Solar Power Engineer

ecojiva; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the renewable energy sector as an Entry Level Solar Power Engineer. You will work on innovative solar projects, collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality designs. Ideal candidates have a Master's in Electrical Engineering and a passion for sustainable solutions. Growth opportunities abound as you contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.
• Experience of 1-3 years is a plus.
• Knowledge of solar PV design concepts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Typical duties include PV system design, CAD drawings, site assessment, and project documentation.
• Advise on project status and provide solutions to engineering problems.
• Support the preparation of design drawings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PV Syst

SAM

CAD software

Job description

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Job Description

This job is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Candidate will need to relocate.

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Entry Level Solar Power Engineer

Note: Commercial Solar PV Internship is preferred. Power Engineering is a PLUS. Prior experience is a plus.

Today's trend is calling for renewable energy expertise. Get great experience working with a leading company in the solar industry.

Ecojiva LLC seeks designers/engineers to support our solar projects system design functions. Provide electrical power and controls designs for solar, power distribution, and lighting projects. Work with senior electrical staff in the delivery of quality technical work and projects to the client. Function in a multi-discipline project team environment to deliver quality design projects and technical reports on assigned projects. The successful candidate will use their knowledge of the National Electric Code and solar PV design concepts. Selected candidate will be held accountable for completing assignments to the high standards of Ecojiva.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Typical duties include PV system design; CAD drawings and sheet set preparation, Design review; Site assessment; System energy modeling, energy estimates; Technology evaluation and risk assessment; Site inspections; Contract review of EPC, Construction monitoring; Equipment commissioning and testing; Travel to client and remote sites.
• Use computer-aided drafting equipment, electrical design and building modeling software. Draw master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
• Support the preparation of design drawings such as one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, and electrical detail drawings.
• Produce electrical equipment lists, load lists, conduit and cable schedules as required for the project.
• Advise supervisor of project status regarding schedule, budgets, delays, and issues; confer with engineering staff to resolve problems.
• May supervise, train, and mentor other drafters and designers, and coordinate work within and across disciplines.
• Assemble documentation packages, produce drawing sets, and maintain proper files and records.
• Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary, ensuring quality throughout the project.
• Ensure designs are consistent with project scope, technical requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Review completed drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Under supervision, provide basic drafting services such as maintaining blueprints, maps, charts, and graphs.

Additional duties include:

• Assist in solar PV systems sizing, equipment selection, and industry best practices for optimized design.
• Create basis of design documents for engineering of renewable energy projects, defining electrical scope.
• Provide clients with fee and schedule proposals for engineering work.
• Attend weekly project calls, respond to client requests, review submittals, and specify equipment.
• Design and review single-line and three-line diagrams for solar farm interconnections.
• Use PV Syst/SAM to model energy production based on weather data.
• Develop Excel tools for engineering calculations.
• Perform electrical studies typical of renewable energy projects.

This position reports to the Director of Engineering. Must be willing to travel and have good communication skills. Be organized, methodical, and a team player. A Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Power Engineering is required. Experience of 1-3 years is a plus.

Company Description

Ecojiva LLC is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering solutions in the Renewable Energy Industry. We focus on data-driven decision-making and enhancing customer experiences through advanced marketing strategies and AI-powered tools.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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