Remote Senior Project Design Engineer - Solar PV

Qcells EPC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead solar project design within a remote work framework, coordinating with the Design Engineering team and Project Manager. The role involves bid package prep, conceptual design, and process improvements across the EPC engineering team.

The candidate will develop energy models, schedules, BOMs, and supplier quotes while collaborating with external consultants and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in the solar industry.
• Relevant work experience in the design and development of PV power plants.
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent).
• Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst).
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent).
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player.
• Previous experience managing project from initial design to installation and execution, preferred.
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid packages for subcontractors including scope of work, schedule, project description, and conceptual design in coordination with internal CAD Designers and Subject Matter Engineering Experts
• Assist in all stages of project design including conceptual and advanced system design observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, balance of systems, permitting and technical support
• Prepare conceptual design for solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc.
• Develop, implement, and improve internal design processes for the EPC Engineering Team and other stakeholders in the company
• Standardize design process with the CAD Designers and Subject Matter Experts
• Review, evaluate and implement industry trends and product innovation
• Support Procurement and Estimation in discussions and evaluating suppliers and contractor
• Assist project implementation in collaboration with the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer during planning and construction to assure quality and execution according to schedule
• Development and review of energy production models, project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, and quotes from suppliers
• Coordinate external resources such as structural, civil and electrical engineering consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers
• Create, review and maintain drawing packages and project documentation
• In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver photovoltaic projects
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development
• Assist with technical training of other team members and new employees
• Perform energy generation modeling for solar projects using PV Syst and other tools
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

Skills

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Microsoft Office

Gantt charts

NEC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineering degree in related field

Tools

PV performance modeling tools

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead solar project design within a remote work framework, coordinating with the Design Engineering team and Project Manager. The role involves bid package prep, conceptual design, and process improvements across the EPC engineering team.

The candidate will develop energy models, schedules, BOMs, and supplier quotes while collaborating with external consultants and internal stakeholders.