Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

CMTA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced engineer for their Energy Solutions division. The role requires 5-10+ years in PV and battery installations, with responsibilities including designing, bidding, managing, and commissioning energy systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and familiarity with NEC codes. CMTA focuses on innovative, sustainable energy solutions tailored to client needs, providing a dynamic work environment with numerous projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in PV & battery installations.
• Knowledge of AC & DC electrical wiring and monitoring systems.
• Thorough knowledge of NEC electrical code, especially section 690.

Responsibilities

• Design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV and battery systems.
• Help clients upgrade facilities in a budget-neutral way.
• Work in teams to deliver innovative energy solutions.

Skills

Experience with Revit/AutoCAD

Electrical engineering – develop and read single-line diagrams

Knowledge of grid-tied PV systems

Knowledge of 3-phase power systems & microgrids

Familiarity with project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

The core business of our Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts. Our ESPCs are a viable way to upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget‑neutral or even budget‑positive way. The process diverts money already being spent on utilities and directs it into facility upgrades, covering scope development, design, bidding, construction management, commissioning, measurement and verification, and even ongoing energy management services. We have experience in designing the nation’s most energy efficient buildings, including many zero energy buildings. Our knowledge is unparalleled in the Guaranteed ESPC market, which allows us to dive deeper than our competitors.In addition, CMTA’s Renewable Energy team brings extensive experience across the renewable energy sector, including behind-the-meter, front-of-the-meter, and community solar projects. Our team works in a wide range of building types, from dense urban environments to rural settings, and focuses on Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure — delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Job Description

As an integral member of our fast‑growing Energy Solutions division, your role will be to work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery, and EV charging systems for various CMTA clients. You will help clients upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget‑neutral or budget‑positive way while delivering innovative, reliable sustainable energy solutions.

Desired Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in PV & battery installations (small commercial and large commercial 50‑2 MW+).
• NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required).
• Knowledge of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications, and monitoring systems (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of NEC electrical code, especially section 690.
• Experience with PV interconnection documents and utility tariffs, both behind‑the‑meter and at‑the‑meter.
• Experience modeling PV production (SAM, PV Syst, Helioscope, etc.).
• Ability to understand structural drawings & associated industry verbiage.
• Deep knowledge of PV racking types for pitched roofs, flat roofs, carports, ground mounts (Unirac, PanelClaw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge, etc.).

Desired Skills

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD.
• Electrical engineering – develop, read, and discuss single‑line diagrams for PV systems (voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, short‑circuit current calculations).
• Energy concepts (real power, reactive power & apparent power).
• Solar – knowledge of grid‑tied PV systems and associated components.
• Power distribution – knowledge of 3‑phase power systems & microgrids.
• Construction – familiarity with project management, project flow & deadlines.
• Design – familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & other inverter products/design software.

Desired Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.