Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

CMTA, Inc.; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Energy Solutions Engineer to design, bid, manage and commission solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging projects for diverse clients.

You will work with a team of engineers, apply NABCEP knowledge, and leverage Revit/AutoCAD and PV modeling tools to deliver budget-conscious, high-performance energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years PV & Battery installations (small and large commercial)
• NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification preferred
• Knowledge of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications and monitoring systems (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint)
• Thorough knowledge of NEC 690
• Experience with PV interconnection documents and utility tariffs
• Experience with PV production modeling (SAM, PVsyst, Helioscope)
• Ability to read structural drawings & racking types
• Familiarity with PV racking types (Unirac, PanelClaw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge)

Responsibilities

• Design, bid, manage and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver projects for CMTA clients
• Review interconnection documents and ensure compliance with utility tariffs

Skills

Revit/AutoCAD

PV systems knowledge

Grid-tied PV systems

3-Phase power/microgrids

Project management

Design software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SMA

SolarEdge

Fronius

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:

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. This position will work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.

Desired Experience:

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

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is required
• Electrical engineering – Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (Ability to calculate voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, short circuit current calculations etc. )
• Energy (Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power)
• Solar – Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & 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

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