[Hiring] Senior Solar Design Engineer @EDF power solutions

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced, highly self-directed Senior Solar Design Engineer with a strong technical background in solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) who can take ownership of engineering deliverables and operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy.

• Prepare engineering deliverables, including plan and elevation drawings, schematics, calculations, POs, and schedules in support of PV energy generation system design, for commercial and utility projects in the 500 kW to 20 MW scale.
• Review and revise engineering deliverables prepared by others.
• Develop designs in consideration of company safety program and OSHA safety requirements for construction and system operation.
• Conduct site assessments, prepare energy models and conceptual design deliverables in support of business development and new product/vendor integration.
• Communicate with Project Managers, who coordinate scheduling and permitting for project execution.
• Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects’ basis of design throughout the project life cycle.
• Assist the business development team in identifying key project design risks and enabling effective decisions.
• Implement strategies for integration of new tools, new products, new vendors, code changes, and best practices, and disseminate to internal departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• Minimum of ten years’ relevant design experience, particularly including experience in designing mechanical or electrical systems or electrical systems for construction; commercial PV design preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PRE) preferred.
• NABCEP certified.
• Experience with industry standard PV systems and energy modeling tools.
• Application and interpretation of the NEC, applicable to PV, energy storage, interconnected power production sources, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, conductor sizing, and electrical equipment preferred.
• Experience with solar PV and BESS electrical system design, including DC and AC collection systems, inverter and PCS selection, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, and associated balance-of-system equipment.
• Medium-voltage electrical systems, including MV collection systems, feeder design, conductor and cable sizing, voltage drop, equipment selection, and system configuration.
• Development and review of single-line diagrams, electrical plans, equipment layouts, wiring and interconnection details, specifications, calculations, and construction/IFC drawing packages.
• Utility interconnection requirements and coordination with utilities, AHJs, equipment manufacturers, and other project stakeholders.
• Substation engineering experience is highly desirable, particularly experience with renewable-energy collector substations, MV/HV equipment, transformers, breakers, protection and control systems, grounding, relaying, and utility interconnection facilities.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of National Electric Code and other model codes.
• Project management experience.
• Computer-based drafting experience (AutoCAD).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.