Project Engineer

November 12

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Microgrids • Distributed Energy Solutions • Energy Audits & Usage Optimization • Renewables • Controlled Environment Agriculture

51 - 200 employees

⚡ Energy

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Description

• We are looking for an Applications/Project Engineer to provide comprehensive applications/project engineering support for our distributed energy and microgrid projects that typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets such as solar, energy storage, controls, and reciprocating engines. • You will report to our Sr. Director of Project Engineering and Estimation, and you'll likely be based out of the Northeast or California.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years experience in the design and construction of power/generation/renewable energy projects • Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including some combination of solar, battery, and reciprocating engines/turbines • Deep understanding of rotating power with reciprocating engines in the 200 to 2000kw size range per engine. This includes parallel operation with the utility bus as well as with other DERs both in grid parallel mode as well as island mode operations. • Solid understanding of the utility side of the interconnection. • Knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide the most efficient system. • Knowledge of emissions from the utility side as well as each of the DERs. • Knowledge of systems controls for all the DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid. These goals provide economic returns for us and the customer. • Experience in submitting interconnection applications, and reviewing Utility studies which may include Detailed Studies, Facility Studies, and System Impact Studies. • Excellent communication skills possessing the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people to make projects work. • AutoCAD experience (for creating conceptual one-line diagrams and site layouts). • BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on the power side. • PE in power, or progressing towards that license. • Advanced courses in power or higher-level degree in the field are preferred.