Remote PV Project Design Engineer – SCADA & Power Systems

Terabase Energy; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

Generous time off and holiday policy

Career progression

Job summary

Terabase Energy seeks a Design Engineer to create PV power plant designs from conceptual stages to construction-ready packages. You will tailor array layouts to site conditions and customer needs, coordinating with internal and external teams to deliver engineering packages and permits for utility-scale solar projects.

The role relies on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and electrical/SCADA design, enabling accurate BIM-level designs and thorough documentation for construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelora0s degree in engineering or related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and business partners.
• Minimum of 3 years project engineering experience in design/build/EPC/utility SCADA solar and BESS.
• Experience with communications architectural design.
• Proficient AutoCAD; SolidWorks is a plus.
• Working knowledge of electrical and SCADA design and installation methods.
• Experience creating utility-scale permitting and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Follow standards and goals for the engineering department.
• Assist in documenting and developing industry best practices, standards and guidelines.
• Attend project meetings, develop reports and status of design deliverables.
• Prepare detailed mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural designs for solar arrays.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and other participants to define design basis and goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external design/engineering partners on design docs.
• Architect system diagrams, device points, IP lists, and logic diagrams.
• Apply knowledge of performance, logistics, and costs to optimize designs.
• Create and maintain design packages; manage document control.
• Create Bills of Materials for projects; conduct design reviews for QC/QA.
• Support development of departmental processes and best practices.

Education

Bachelor0s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

Terabase Energy seeks a Design Engineer to create PV power plant designs from conceptual stages to construction-ready packages. You will tailor array layouts to site conditions and customer needs, coordinating with internal and external teams to deliver engineering packages and permits for utility-scale solar projects.

The role relies on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and electrical/SCADA design, enabling accurate BIM-level designs and thorough documentation for construction.