Pre-Construction Engineer, Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

PowerFlex; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is seeking a Development Engineer I to support pre-construction engineering for C&I solar, storage and EV charging projects. You will work with Business Development and Project Engineering teams to evaluate technical feasibility and drive interconnection efforts, travel to client sites as needed.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, 1+ years in renewables, and ability to collaborate across departments while learning PowerFlex systems and processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years of related experience (renewable energy preferred).
• Renewable Power Distribution Systems experience (Inverter based – Energy Storage & Solar) a plus.
• Power system modeling experience is a plus.
• Experience integrating with building management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine project feasibility of C&I solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems and communicate findings to Business Development team members and clients.
• Assist in submitting interconnection applications and coordinating with utilities and external engineering partners throughout the review process to secure approval and Interconnection Agreements.
• Analyze utility interconnection results, determine mitigation strategies, and provide costing support.
• Research and understand interconnection processes, technical requirements and incentive structures across states and utilities nationally.
• Support the request and review of proposals from external engineering and surveying partners.
• Support organization by assisting with process improvements and quality assurance under the guidance of senior team members.
• Provide engineering support during non-ministerial permitting activities and work with external engineering partners to submit application packages to AHJs.
• Analyze site assessments such as rooftop structural reports, civil surveys, ALTA surveys, and geotechnical reports to make determinations on project design and cost impacts.
• Help build rapport with external utility personnel by learning and understanding their changing requirements and the changing nature of the utility industry.
• Perform site assessments alongside engineering partners that may require driving and possibly using ladders.
• Collaborate with greater engineering team to stay updated on company and client best practices to ensure compliant project design for future construction.
• Support evaluation of third-party designs and controls schemes.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Helioscope

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Excel

Job description

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is seeking a Development Engineer I to support pre-construction engineering for C&I solar, storage and EV charging projects. You will work with Business Development and Project Engineering teams to evaluate technical feasibility and drive interconnection efforts, travel to client sites as needed.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, 1+ years in renewables, and ability to collaborate across departments while learning PowerFlex systems and processes.