Solar Project Development Engineer - Manager

November 12

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Pivot Energy

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Solar PV Design-Build • Corporate Renewables Planning & Procurement • Solar PPAs and Leasing • Community Solar • Energy Storage

51 - 200 employees

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Description

• The Solar Project Development Engineer Manager will engage in solar PV and energy storage design engineering, supporting the development and construction of community- and utility-scale solar and storage systems ranging in scale from 1MWac to 10MWac. • Day-to-day tasks include designing and drafting, energy performance modeling, equipment review and selection, utility and AHJ coordination, and coordination with third-party engineering consultants. • The Solar Project Development Engineer Manager will take a lead technical role in a particular market or markets, completing day-to-day tasks relatively independently, with only occasional supervision and support. • This position will additionally manage a small team of engineers working in or near their key markets to meet the goals and priorities of those markets. • This position demands excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. • The position will include frequent external interaction and requires a high degree of professionalism. • This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to expand their career in the growing renewables industry.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university; electrical, mechanical, or energy focus acceptable. • A minimum of 5+ years of experience with community and utility-scale solar PV • Knowledge of photovoltaic system design, National Electric Code, International Fire Code, and other relevant building codes • Knowledge of utility processes and requirements for interconnection to distribution and transmission systems • Knowledge of 3-phase AC electrical system design • Knowledge of utility distribution equipment and design • Operational knowledge of AutoCAD, PVsyst, and related PV design software • Ability to evaluate site diligence documents such as geotechnical reports, Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II), endangered species reports, ALTA and topographic surveys, and wetland delineations for design impacts. • Familiarity with civil site design practices for solar including stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site grading • Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word-processing programs • Exceptional interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building trust and rapport • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks • Passion to learn new things through self-study and structured settings

Benefits

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company • Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations • Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage • Generous parental leave • 401(k) matching (after vesting period) • Work from home stipend for new employees • Public transit reimbursement • PTO for volunteering in the community • Charitable donation matching up to $500/year • Professional development and educational reimbursements