Senior Solar PV Project Engineer: Utility-Scale Storage

Sigma Earth; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced Senior or Staff Solar PV Project Engineer to own the full lifecycle of the PV portion of energy storage projects. You will translate ambiguous inputs into buildable diagrams, layouts, and a clear technical scope while coordinating with Business Development, Product Engineering, and EPC partners.

The role requires deep PV design experience for utility-scale projects, familiarity with NEC/IEEE/UL standards, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Deep experience with concept development, design, and construction of utility-scale solar PV systems; Staff level reflects broader track record of leading PV scope across multiple projects.
• Proficiency with PVcase for single line diagrams, layouts, and performance modeling.
• Working knowledge of solar-plus-storage system architectures.
• Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70), IEEE, UL 1703/UL 3703, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Experience coordinating with EPCs, racking and module vendors, and engineering consultants.
• PE license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own solar PV system design at concept and preliminary level for utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects; produce single line diagrams, layouts, and sizing.
• Define the technical scope and Basis of Design; hand off to detailed design teams and EPC partners; stay involved through full PV lifecycle.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for solar PV scope across internal teams and external parties (EPCs, vendors, consultants).
• Evaluate site conditions (topography, soils, shading, resource data) during feasibility to confirm buildable area and performance assumptions.
• Identify and document interconnection, permitting, and code compliance requirements for solar scope; coordinate with permitting efforts.
• Review and vet solar equipment vendors and proposals; coordinate with Procurement for PV equipment recommendations.
• Support construction and commissioning on site to resolve field issues and ensure design intent.

Skills

PV design

Project leadership

Codes & standards

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PVcase

Job description

Redwood Materials in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced Senior or Staff Solar PV Project Engineer to own the full lifecycle of the PV portion of energy storage projects. You will translate ambiguous inputs into buildable diagrams, layouts, and a clear technical scope while coordinating with Business Development, Product Engineering, and EPC partners.

The role requires deep PV design experience for utility-scale projects, familiarity with NEC/IEEE/UL standards, and the ability to travel