Solar Project Engineer I (Field/Design) - Remote Eligible

Solara Home Energy; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Career Growth

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer I to design and execute solar PV, BESS, and EV infrastructure projects in Rocklin, CA. The role splits time roughly 50/50 between design work and field execution, with guidance from a Senior Project Engineer and support to the Project Manager.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include design layout in Helioscope/AutoCAD, PE-stamped drawings, submittals via Procore, procurement coordination, and field support through

Qualifications

• 0-4 years in solar PV, construction, or related engineering field; internship or academic project acceptable for entry-level applicants
• Performs responsibilities with guidance from Senior Project Engineer; independence grows with experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related technical field; ABET accredited degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage design - preliminary PV layouts and stringing concepts in Helioscope and AutoCAD; feed the basis of design
• Produce CAD design work including line-side tap detail drawings; collaborate with Engineering Director and field ops on PE-stamped sets
• Support drawing package revisions through design and construction to an approved-for-construction set
• Process submittals and RFIs through Procore - no material installed without an approved submittal
• Support procurement accuracy and vendor coordination against the construction schedule
• Provide technical support for utility interconnection and AHJ permitting, including responses and PTO path
• Support Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for outage and tie-in work
• Conduct site visits to verify installation conforms to IFC drawings and support crews at milestones
• Support pre-energization documentation in adherence with MARS Build Standards
• Support commissioning - DC string testing, IR survey coordination, and deficiency tracking
• Maintain as-built redlines in Procore and photograph concealed work prior to cover
• Own project closeout coordination to MARS “O&M Ready” standard, with full turnover documentation
• Assist Business Development with pre-contract due diligence and site assessments

Skills

Reading construction drawings

California Electrical Code knowledge

NEC knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Helioscope

PVSyst

AutoCAD

Procore

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer I to design and execute solar PV, BESS, and EV infrastructure projects in Rocklin, CA. The role splits time roughly 50/50 between design work and field execution, with guidance from a Senior Project Engineer and support to the Project Manager.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include design layout in Helioscope/AutoCAD, PE-stamped drawings, submittals via Procore, procurement coordination, and field support through