Solar + BESS Microgrid Project Engineer

Zero Impact Energy; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Company parties

Dental insurance

Job summary

Zero Impact Solutions in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Project Development Engineer for Solar, BESS & Energy Systems. You will own technical and financial development from data through engineering handoff, including 15-minute and hourly energy modeling, dispatch optimization, and interconnection support.

Responsibilities include sizing PV/BESS, calculating CAPEX/OPEX, and delivering executable Solar + BESS + Microgrid solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Solar PV, BESS, microgrids, DER, or renewable energy project development.
• Proven experience developing Solar + BESS projects from feasibility through engineering handoff.
• Strong knowledge of utility tariffs, TOU/demand charges, interval load analysis, and BESS sizing/dispatch optimization.
• Proficiency in Excel modeling and experience with PV Watts/PVsyst; Python or MATLAB preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SLDs, ETAP/SKM, utility interconnection, NEC/NFPA, and applicable PV/BESS standards.
• Experience with CAPEX/OPEX and financial analysis including NPV, IRR, payback, and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Responsibilities

• Own technical and financial development of Solar, BESS and microgrid projects.
• Analyze 15-minute/hourly load data, tariffs, TOU rates and demand charges.
• Develop and validate PV + BESS dispatch models for peak shaving and self-consumption.
• Size PV and BESS systems based on site constraints and requirements.
• Develop EMS strategies for demand management and battery dispatch.
• Prepare feasibility studies, sizing reports, proposals and investment materials.
• Support projects through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Audit engineering and financial models to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Excel modeling

Python or MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Energy/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PV Watts

PVsyst

AutoCAD

ETAP/SKM

Job description

Zero Impact Solutions in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Project Development Engineer for Solar, BESS & Energy Systems. You will own technical and financial development from data through engineering handoff, including 15-minute and hourly energy modeling, dispatch optimization, and interconnection support.

Responsibilities include sizing PV/BESS, calculating CAPEX/OPEX, and delivering executable Solar + BESS + Microgrid solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and clients.