Solar/PV - Mid/Senior Technical

Bl Companies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies in Meriden, Connecticut, is seeking a Mid/Senior Technical Engineer specializing in photovoltaic projects. Applicants should have over 5 years of electrical design experience, specifically in PV systems and strong leadership skills.

The position offers competitive benefits, including paid holidays, generous PTO, and a hybrid work environment. Join a 100% employee-owned firm dedicated to excellence in engineering and design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, including PV/Solar Systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and design principles.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design technical aspects of PV installations and associated electrical systems.
• Perform detailed design calculations and complex analysis.
• Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design details.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of PV systems and design

Leadership and client management

Effective communication skills

Ability to perform detailed design calculations

Education

PE License preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Qualifications

Solar/PV – Mid/Senior Technical

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Career or Senior Technical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to provide engineering design for photovoltaic projects, both ground and roof-mounted. This positioncan work out of any of our Northeast offices.

An ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in electrical design, including detailed design and engineering analysis of PV / Solar Systems.

The scope of this role is both technical and strategic, requiring knowledge of electrical systems and design principles, as well as the ability to lead design teams and communicate effectively with clients and other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design technical aspects of PV installations & associated electrical systems.
• Perform detailed design calculations, including engineering loads and complex analysis.
• Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design details.
• Review and verify drawings for accuracy.
• Conduct site investigations.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on all technical aspects of design.

Desired Experience:

• Education: PE License preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in electrical system design.
• Experience: Working on photovoltaic projects.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of PV systems and design.
  • Ability to perform detailed design calculations and complex engineering analysis.
  • Effective leadership and client management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with BESS and building electrical systems is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Electrical codes including but not limited to NEC 690.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
  • Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.