Project Engineer - IPT

Standard Solar; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Solar in Rockville, MD is looking for a qualified engineer responsible for coordinating with various engineers during the design process of solar PV systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 2–5 years of engineering experience, preferably in solar PV, and a relevant degree.

The role involves providing engineering support, managing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills as well as proficiency in relevant tools like AutoCAD and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years engineering experience, including large-scale solar PV.
• PV IP or PVDS certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with various engineers during the design process.
• Manage utility locations and construction requirements.
• Provide engineering and technical support for project development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS or MS in engineering (Electrical, Energy, Renewable)

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

HelioScope

Google SketchUp

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Location: ROCKVILLE, MD 20850. Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, and civil professional engineers during the design process to ensure the design meets technical and code requirements and manage professional engineer review to obtain engineering deliverables.
• Work closely with and manage 3rd‑party professional surveyors to document existing site conditions, local and federal codes, underground utility locations, and construction requirements.
• Participate in meetings and technical presentations to customers, investors, and the PV technical community.
• Provide engineering and technical input and direction to site evaluation, permitting, power purchase agreements, interconnect agreements, financial modeling, and other project development aspects.
• Provide technical support and manage the interconnection process to place the system in service (receiving PTO).
• Review specifications for purchases of materials or equipment and work closely with equipment vendors to identify technical challenges and create innovative solutions.
• Identify appropriate equipment for PV systems and perform technical qualification of vendors.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with NEC, operational, and safety standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the project construction team during construction of PV systems.
• Maintain constant communication with key members of Sales and other departments to ensure optimal system design, including design workload reporting for forecasting and scheduling.
• Perform electricity tariff analysis, electricity bill analysis, and load versus energy generation analysis.
• Review and respond to submittals and RFIs from subcontractors and EPC partners.
• Provide support to other engineering roles (Development, Design, or Project) and other departments within the company as directed.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited institution; Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or Renewable Energy Engineering degrees are preferred.
• 2–5 years minimum engineering experience, with at least one year of large‑scale solar PV engineering experience.
• PV IP or PVDS certification (PVIP preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Expert proficiency working with current AutoCAD, PVsyst, HelioScope, Google Sketch‑up, PVcase, Microsoft Excel, and the MS Office suite.

Position Routinely Interfaces With

• Customers and the general public
• Engineering team
• Sales and business development team
• Construction and estimating department
• All employees, including senior and executive management

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching, and/or bending.
• Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in paper‑based format.

Non‑Physical Demands

• Analytical and logical reasoning.
• Problem solving and researching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills; self‑driven and able to work independently with guidance.
• Communication skill within office and with remote co‑workers.
• Full‑time in‑office.
• Professional decorum in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Potential Hazards

• Trips, slips and/or falls while on customer property.
• Chemical abrasives used in office and kitchen cleaning.
• Lifting items up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Other hazardous conditions on customer premises, not otherwise defined here.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.