PV Project Engineer

RRC Power & Energy, LLC; Round Rock (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC Power & Energy, a leading engineering firm, seeks a PV Project Engineer for remote work or at locations in the U.S. This role focuses on designing and managing PV systems for renewable energy projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, experience in the solar field, and strong organizational skills, making a meaningful contribution to the future of energy production.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k/RRSP matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years engineering experience.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification preferred.
• Experience in solar industry highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale PV systems with detailed specifications.
• Conduct site evaluations and provide technical support.
• Manage engineering tasks through project lifecycle.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Renewable Energy Knowledge

Education

BS degree in engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

PVSyst

HelioScope

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote - RRC Power and Energy - Round Rock, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

RRC is seeking a talented PV Project Engineer to join our team and contribute to the future of U.S. energy production. This position is available at our Round Rock, TX, or Denver, CO offices in the U.S., or Toronto, ON, or Calgary, AB offices in Canada. A remote work option is also available.

Founded in 2007, RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, with a strong focus on renewable energy across the United States. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where employees are valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.

The PV Project Engineer will provide design deliverables for commercial and utility-scale solar electric systems. They will manage engineering tasks from site evaluation through to the completed design package, and support construction with technical assistance and quality inspections.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design complete large-scale commercial or utility-scale PV systems, including mounting systems, electrical configurations, wire and conduit sizing according to NEC and voltage drop standards, and generate BOMs and detailed system production modeling.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Develop customer deliverables such as concept module layouts, single line diagrams, equipment/material specifications, engineering validation, 3D renderings, and photo simulations.
• Perform detailed energy production modeling calculations, string sizing, PV array to inverter matching, voltage drop, orientation, and inter-row spacing analysis.
• Perform electricity tariff analysis, electricity bill analysis, and load versus energy generation analysis.
• Review specifications for the purchase of materials or equipment and identify appropriate equipment for PV systems, conducting technical qualification of vendors.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software (AutoCAD, PVsyst, HelioScope, Google SketchUp, Microsoft Excel) to perform engineering tasks.
• Conduct detailed site evaluations, including due diligence review, proposal development, and pre-engineering support to Sales, Finance, and Construction.|
• Provide ongoing technical support to project construction teams during the construction phase of PV systems.
• Perform site visits to inspect solar PV systems under construction, ensuring they are built according to plans and in compliance with codes and standards.

Job Requirements

• BS degree in an engineering discipline, (i.e. BSEE, BSME, BSCE, BSChE) - Electrical Engineering degree is preferred
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification a plus
• 2-3 years minimum engineering experience
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering design is preferred
• Prior experience in the solar industry highly desirable, specifically in commercial, utility and distributed generation.
• Project management experience, including but not limited to, development, permitting, conceptual and detailed design, and engineering.
• Strong organizational skills required with the ability to manage several design projects.
• Understanding and working familiarity with current AutoCAD software version, as well as MS Office suite.

Benefits

RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k/RRSPmatching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits

Visit our website www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.

No recruiters or staffing firms please.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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