Solar Project Engineer in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GameChange Energy in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Solar Project Engineer to perform engineering analysis, draft construction documents for ground-mounted solar racking, and support project delivery. The role requires a civil or mechanical background and familiarity with codes, standards, and AutoCAD.

You will collaborate with clients and permitting officials, review inbound documentation, and help optimize designs to reduce material costs while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ability to work independently and reliably according to schedules.
• Capability to understand and apply codes and standards.
• Experience with solar PV technology is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products.
• Draft construction documents for ground mounted solar racking systems.
• Participate in internal and upstream supply chain QC operations.
• Evaluate inbound documentation to identify project hurdles.
• Stay updated with best design practices and new products.
• Interface with staff, clients, and permitting officials.
• Design and validate ways to reduce material cost without compromising quality.
• Support Sales in preliminary project analysis and material take-offs.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Independent work

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Solar Project Engineer

GameChange Energy is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a global leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.

Solar Project Engineer Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Draft construction documents (plans, assembly drawings, shop drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
• Participate in internal and upstream supply chain QC operations including documentation peer reviews and First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion
• Maintain intimate familiarity with best design practices and new products used in industry through continuous review of manuals, improved design techniques, etc.
• Interface with company staff, clients, and permitting officials
• Propose, design, and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
• Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions

Solar Project Engineer Required Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
• Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
• Capability for navigating, interpreting, and applying code requirements
• Commanding proficiency in AutoCAD
• Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with solar PV technology but not required
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Norwalk, CT (Hybrid) - Business Office professional attire when in office setting.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement