Solar Project Engineer

GameChange Energy; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

GameChange Energy in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Solar Project Engineer to perform structural analyses and draft construction documents for ground-mounted solar racking systems. You will review inbound documentation, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with staff, clients, and permitting officials.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with at least 1 year of related experience. AutoCAD proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience with reading technical drawings, reports and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products per codes and standards.
• Draft construction documents for ground mounted solar racking systems.
• Participate in internal QC operations including peer reviews and FAIs.
• Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to project completion.
• Maintain familiarity with best design practices and new products through review of manuals.
• Interface with staff, clients, and permitting officials.
• Propose and validate ways to reduce material usage without compromising quality.
• Support Sales in preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and answering technical questions.

Skills

Reading drawings

Interpreting specs

Independent work

Code compliance

Interpersonal skills

Solar PV knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

GameChange Energy is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a global leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry

Solar Project Engineer Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Draft construction documents (plans, assembly drawings, shop drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
• Participate in internal and upstream supply chain QC operations including documentation peer reviews and First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion
• Maintain intimate familiarity with best design practices and new products used in industry through continuous review of manuals, improved design techniques, etc.
• Interface with company staff, clients, and permitting officials
• Propose, design, and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
• Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions.

Solar Project Engineer Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
• Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
• Capability for navigating, interpreting, and applying code requirements
• Commanding proficiency in AutoCAD
• Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Type: Full-time Location: Norwalk, CT (Hybrid) - Business professional attire when in office setting.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Principals only. GameChange Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.