Solar Electrical Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Support procurement processes by preparing, reviewing and tracking submittals and vendor specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during pre-construction, construction and post-installation phases.
• Performs detailed design of all aspects of Photovoltaic (PV) Electrical Power Systems including string sizing, array layouts, tracker power and communication, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, Balance of System/Plant equipment details, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, equipment specifications, and project schedules
• Prepares computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility scale PV power plants including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, collection system grounding, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
• Reviews equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies
• Verifies the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required
• Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
• Lead the design and engineering team that is responsible for creating preliminary solar designs, performing site surveys, and completing design packages for construction.
• Complete the initial system design for PV systems, experience with Eagle View and Aurora is preferred.
• Provide guidance to ensure all required site information is obtained, via on-site survey process or remote technology.
• Complete system designs for roof and ground mounted PV, as well as energy storage systems. Including site plans, mechanical racking and attachment plans, single-line electrical drawings, interconnection details, and labeling.
• Perform project calculations, component sizing, and overall electrical design for residential solar PV systems.
• Manage external engineering firm(s) responsible for producing engineering deliverables.