Project Engineer

RWE•Austin, TX

52d•$100,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing 5-20MW photovoltaic solar systems, including systems paired with Battery Energy Storage (BESS), solar-only, or BESS-only projects. They will work within the Project Engineering & Execution team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective designs, continually improving company standards. Secondary duties include reviewing engineering designs, modeling, and performance data from external partners and team members, documenting due diligence, and protecting the company from errors and omissions. Once a project is contracted, the engineer will smoothly transfer project details to the Project Manager and support construction as needed. Proficiency in AutoCAD for interconnection, permitting, and construction drawings is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical (preferred), Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
PE license (preferred) or ability to obtain within 1 year
Continuing Education in areas of PV and BESS
Minimum of 4 years in PV and BESS design (required), including site layout, single-line diagrams, and major equipment selection
Proven detailed design experience in PV and overseeing all aspects of PV System design, EPC project execution (preferable on the EPC company side or 3rd party engineer supporting) integration, and commissioning; experience in MV/HV electrical systems a plus, and the ability to manage through the entire project lifecycle
Racking system familiarity, wire management, DC String optimization, best practices in PV system design, LV AC design
Microsoft Office, Procore, Smartsheet, BlueBeam Revu, PVSyst (a plus)
Providing technical support to sales and developers through a range of energy projects
Strong knowledge and understanding of codes and standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, UL-listing, IBC, IFC
Energy modeling, PV specific modeling, standard electrical calculations, basic structural and mechanical calculations
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multitask, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Responds well to direction and is coachable

Nice To Haves

Experience with power studies is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, Design, and Engineer optimized solar PV and PV/BESS systems for project-specific scopes 5MW- 20MW
Design to include scope of work, complete bill of materials, specifications, and design drawings directly or through 3rd parties
Utilize and update where necessary standard specifications for project 3rd-party engineering support. Review proposals and finalize contracts for 3rd party support and contract execution
Develop and maintain design basis and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods, and processes, and improve the efficiency of project development and project selection process
Assist Project Development or Sales in communicating value proposition to client(s)
Assist with the preparation of Investment review materials for FID approval
Provide technical guidance for legal and business decision-making
Support the Project Manager during construction and commissioning