Solar PV Engineer

Kintec Search, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Engineer to support utility-scale photovoltaic plant design in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4+ years of experience in solar PV design. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, generating designs, and conducting site assessments. The role offers competitive compensation and various benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV design or a related engineering role.
• Experience in designing solar meteorological measurement campaigns is a plus.
• Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering department in designing utility-scale PV power plants.
• Generate energy production estimates using PVSyst for solar farms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure design alignment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organization skills

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong leadership and communication

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

PVSyst

Plant Predict

Rated Power

PVCase

PVFarm

Job description

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering department in the design of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants in their early stages of development
• Responsible for solar meteorological measurement campaigns, energy production estimates, and reviewing capacity tests after construction
• Generate preliminary utility-scale PV plant designs, including optimized layout iterations, module & inverter modeling, and electrical configuration.
• Generate internal energy production estimates using PVSyst for solar farms under development and track changes across design life.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Development, Construction, Procurement, and other Engineering teams) to ensure design alignment with internal standards and applicable codes.
• Review buildable areas derived from topographical, geotechnical, and environmental constraints.
• Assist in preparing design packages for local and state permitting, landowner exhibits, and contractor bidding.
• Review and provide feedback on detailed designs from external consultants and contractors.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal design standards, templates, and tools.
• Participate in site visits and field assessments, as needed.
• Support the evaluation of new technologies and design methodologies to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and version control of design files and project records

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related field is required
• A master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV design or a related engineering role is required
• Experience using PVSyst to create energy production estimates
• Experience with using solar layout design tools such as Plant Predict, Rated Power, Design Pro, PVCase, PVFarm, or similar tools to generate early-stage solar farm layouts
• Experience in designing solar meteorological measurement campaigns and reviewing solar plant performance test results is a plus
• Experience supporting the solar projects under construction is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and has a sound understanding of business concepts

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave