Multi-Family New Construction Project Electrical Engineer - Solar

SunPower; Richmond (CA); Remote; USD 82,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Multi-Family New Construction Project Electrical Engineer to lead solar projects in Richmond, CA. This role involves managing technical communication, ensuring design accuracy, and optimizing project performance. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a background in engineering or construction. Join a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional solar solutions while making a positive impact on the environment. If you're ready to contribute to a cleaner future and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Wellness Programs

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Short and Long-term Incentives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project experience in construction is required.
• Ability to read construction plans and manage project allocations.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical communication and quality of community development.
• Attend project meetings and provide assistance to the project team.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Multi-Family New Construction Project Electrical Engineer - Solar

Pay: $82,280.00 - $148,104.00 / year

Employment type: Other

Job Description

Richmond, CA / Operations – New Homes Operations / Full-Time / Remote

Do you want to change the world? We do, too. SunPower is changing the way our world is powered every day with a passionate and driven team of more than 3,660 full-time employees in North America and the Philippines. SunPower provides world-class solar solutions to residential customers across the U.S. with a commitment to a superior customer experience. We welcome forward thinkers, freedom chasers, and all those demanding better, cleaner energy to join us.

Summary of Role:

A project engineer manages the technical communication and quality of community development. This position will review designs for accuracy, manage change orders, manage RFIs, while working with individual builder needs. Knowledge of the permitting process, solar installation, technical communication, and task tracking are essential for success. A successful engineer in this role will understand all aspects of the Multifamily Housing projects to coordinate clearly and maximize efficiency; work hard to foresee any risks that may compromise the timeline or budget; ensure that all potential and manageable factors are efficiently checked. The position also requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to communicate clearly with the team and project stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with clients to interpret their requirements and needs whilst ensuring SunPower needs are met by the project team.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Managers, Construction Managers, and other team members to provide assistance and technical support.
• Maintain quality control and reviewing plan sets for correctness and compliance.
• Optimize design output with a focus on exceptional quality & value engineering.
• Review as-built conditions and take actions to reduce field revisions.
• Review redesign and rework requests as needed.
• Request/review/submit Bills of Materials (BOMs) per project.
• Participate in process improvement, product research and qualification, and design tool development.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators that align with department and company goals.
• Manage project allocation for adequate use of design capacity, minimize design cost while meeting client deadlines.
• Support design team by researching & communicating specific project requirements.
• Manage timely response to requests for information (RFI) and submittals to our design team.
• Work with Project Manager to receive timely responses to RFIs to our customers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline required.
• 2+ years of project experience working in the construction industry required.
• Ability to read construction plans, including all disciplines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software.
• Salesforce reporting and data analysis proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related disciplines.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in design or engineering in solar, electrical, or residential construction.
• Experience engineering battery storage and multi-family solar installations.
• Advanced knowledge in solar construction methods.
• Excellent understanding of NEC and I-codes as it relates to solar and storage.
• Lean / six sigma experience.

Pay Range: $82,280 - $148,104* Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, short and long-term incentives, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program which includes health insurance coverage, employee wellness, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and so much more.

*Please note the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and in the geographical location noted. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SunPower, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration.

The Company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers. EOE Minorities/All Genders/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Accommodation for Applicants to SunPower Corporation

SunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: [e-mail]. Please indicate in the subject line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.

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Availability of Affirmative Action Plan for Review
SunPower is a federal government contractor. As a part of the Company’s obligations under law, it must develop a written Affirmative Action Program (AAP) for the Disabled, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Active Duty Wartime Or Campaign Badge Veterans and for Women and Minorities as specified by law. Non-confidential and non-proprietary aspects of the AAP are available for inspection by applicants and employees, consistent with applicable law, which will be made available during office hours by contacting the EEO Officer.

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