Solar Applications Engineer – Equipment & Projects

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay 70,000–95,000 USD

Annual Bonus: 15%

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

etc.

Job summary

Invenergy, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Solar Applications Project Engineer to evaluate and implement owner furnished equipment across its solar development and construction pipeline. You will serve as the technical SME for PV modules, inverters, and racking/tracker technologies on solar projects.

The role requires up to 25% travel, reports to the Applications Engineering Manager, and offers base pay with a 15% annual bonus plus traditional benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Understanding of PV plant design, manufacturing processes, and general PV plant construction.
• Domestic travel required and driver’s license.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as module, inverter, and racking/tracker technology SME for Invenergy’s solar projects.
• Facilitate implementation of owner furnished equipment on solar projects.
• Advise on technology assumptions for development projects.
• Support origination and project management reviewing equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers’ technical teams and translate specs into site designs or models.
• Assist on-site installation and commissioning through construction end.
• Collaborate with construction teams to capture lessons learned for future specs and sourcing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and independents to perform testing and track production.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PVSyst

Job description

Invenergy, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Solar Applications Project Engineer to evaluate and implement owner furnished equipment across its solar development and construction pipeline. You will serve as the technical SME for PV modules, inverters, and racking/tracker technologies on solar projects.

The role requires up to 25% travel, reports to the Applications Engineering Manager, and offers base pay with a 15% annual bonus plus traditional benefits.