Senior Solar Engineer

Legence; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Vacation

Reimbursement for Business Expenses

Job summary

Legence Corp. is seeking a skilled engineer to lead and execute solar PV systems projects. The ideal candidate will work with a team to design, bid, and project manage installations. Candidates should have extensive experience in PV installations and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, comprehensive health insurance, and flexible vacation policies.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in PV installations.
• NABCEP Certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code.
• Experience with PV Interconnection documents.

Responsibilities

• Design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV systems.
• Work with a team of engineers to fulfil client needs.

Skills

PV installations (small commercial and large commercial (50-1MW+))

NABCEP PV Installation Certification

Installation of AC & DC electrical wiring

Knowledge of NEC electrical code

Modeling PV production (SAM, Helioscope)

Understanding structural drawings

Revit/AutoCAD

Electrical engineering skills

Knowledge of grid tied PV systems

Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems

Project management familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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 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 installations (small commercial and large commercial (50-1MW+)).
• 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 modeling PV production (SAM, Helioscope ect.).
• Ability to understand structural drawings & associated industry verbiage.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
• Electrical engineering - Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (Wire & Conduit Sizing).
• Energy.
• Solar - Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components.
• Power Distribution - Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems.
• 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

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer

Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law