Solar Engineer - CMTA Energy Solutions

CMTA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA is seeking an engineering professional to design, bid, and manage solar PV, battery, and EV charging projects for a diverse client base in Austin. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering with a focus on performance, reliability, and scope delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience with PV concepts, electrical diagrams, and inverter products, with a strong foundation in engineering and a self-motivated mindset. This onsite position supports a growing Energy Solutions team.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience.
• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
• Electrical engineering: ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems is preferred, but not required.
• Solar: knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components is preferred, but not required.
• Power Distribution: knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems is preferred, but not required.
• Construction: basic understanding of project management, project flow & deadlines.
• Design: familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & other inverter products is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for CMTA clients.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to develop effective energy solutions.
• Support on-site installations and project handoffs as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

The core business of our Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts. Simply put, 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.

0-3+ years of experience

Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is preferred but not required.Electrical engineering - Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems is preferred, but not required.Energy (Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power).Solar - Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components is preferred, but not required.

Power Distribution - Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems is preferred, but not required.

Construction - Basic understanding of project management, project flow & deadlines.Design - Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & Other inverter products is preferred, but not required.

Desired Education:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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