C&I Solar Project Engineer - HYBRID

ThinkBAC Consulting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the renewable energy sector is on the lookout for a dynamic Renewables Project Engineer to join their team. This exciting role involves managing multiple community solar projects, ensuring they meet all specifications and timelines while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience with electrical utilities, and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD and PVsyst. You'll play a crucial role in driving project success from pre-construction through to operation and maintenance phases. If you're passionate about clean energy and looking for a role that makes a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K matching

Quarterly bonus

100% covered health plan

Hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project experience in community solar development or clean energy infrastructure.
• Understanding of the EPC Design process for structural and electrical layouts.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple C&I solar projects ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Prepare engineering scope of work, RFP, and cost estimates for solar PV projects.

Skills

Project Management

Community Solar Development

Engineering Design

Stakeholder Management

Knowledge of Electrical Utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

NABCEP Associates Photovoltaic Certification

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Helioscope

Procore

Job description

Renewables Project Engineer, C&I Solar
Northeast TriState Area - HYBRID Work Schedule

A Private Equity Firm that has invested over $1B into the renewable energy transition across the United States is seeking to grow their organization with the addition of a Project Engineer. Their goal is to acquire late stage projects and facilitate development from NTP/Pre-NTP through to COD. They also monitor the success of assets during O&M phases as part of the operating portfolio. Other key clean energy investments that they are involved in include infrastructure for electric vehicles and utility-scale battery storage.

The role will be tasked with managing multiple projects concurrently to drive late stage project development and engineering/EPC initiatives pertaining to pre-construction, engineering design, project finance, contract agreement reviews, permitting, PPA, and transmission interconnection processes. It will also play a key role in monitoring the success of the asset through the O&M team post COD.

An ideal candidate needs to be based in the Northeast Tri-State Area and have significant experience dealing with the Electrical Utilities / Municipalities in the region. Exposure to RTOs/ISOs like NYISO & ISO-NE are a HUGE plus.

They offer a solid compensation package that includes a competitive base salary and 401K matching, quarterly bonus, 100% covered health plan, and a hybrid work schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drives the construction and management of C&I solar projects to ensure installation in accordance with contract specification and design drawings.
2. Plays essential role in areas of Pre NTP development, EPC hand off, and technical O&M support.
3. Prepares engineering scope of work, RFP, cost estimates, and bid packages for C&I Solar PV, Ground mount, Carport, and utility scale projects.
4. Reviews EPC Contracts, equipment specifications, warranties, and other technical documentation.
5. Progresses and tracks the success of multiple projects through late stage development, EPC, construction, turnover, and O&M phases.
6. Involved throughout pre construction, interconnection, permitting, finance, and other late stage solar project development initiatives.
7. Plays a proactive role in the EPC Design review process to ensure projects are optimized appropriately.
8. Works cross-functionally to ensure project transmission interconnection requirements are met based on ISO/RTO or AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) needs.
9. Builds and manages relationships with internal (construction, finance, etc.) as well as external (off takers, utilities, government / community) stakeholders to drive project success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
2. NABCEP Associates Photovoltaic Certification - a huge plus.
3. 3-5 years of project experience in community solar development, C&I renewables, real estate project management, or related clean energy infrastructure.
4. Previous work experience on Ground Mount, Rooftop or Carport solar systems - a huge plus.
5. Experience within ISO-NE, NYISO, and/or North East AHJ's (Authority Having Jurisdictions).
6. Experience in full cycle project development for C&I or utility scale renewable energy projects.
7. Understanding of the EPC Design process for structural and electrical layouts.
8. Proficiency with PVsyst, AutoCAD, or Helioscope design tools.
9. Previous experience with Procore project management software - a huge plus.
10. Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Solar Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer.