Project Engineer

CENTRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS US•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at Centrica Business Solutions, you will provide technical expertise and support during the pre and post-construction stages of solar photovoltaic (PV) battery storage projects. You will work closely with Operations and Project Development staff to structure solutions for customers’ needs. Our Project Engineers contribute to the team by designing and engineering commercial and small utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and electrical construction projects. You will ensure designs comply with local building codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA fire codes, and utility interconnection requirements. You will also audit sites as needed for systems – installation suitability, environmental limitations, structural limitations, electrical infrastructure, array placement, and general feasibility. Additionally, you will create complete construction drawing sets (plan views, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications) for permit and installation. You will work with Project Development to specify system components, including panels/modules, inverters, racking, batteries (if applicable), and balance-of-system materials. You will establish design specifications and scopes of work for Engineers of Record (EOR) and support the development of Scopes of Work associated with equipment selection, installation subcontractors, and engineering consultants as needed.

Requirements

An Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Renewables, Engineering, Energy, or Mechanical disciplines.
3+ years of work experience in Electrical Engineering, Solar Development or Construction of renewable energy systems.
Experience using AutoCAD
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience using Solar Design and Modeling Software – Preferred Helioscope, Energy ToolBase, and or PV Syst.
NABCEP Installation Professional Certification

Responsibilities

Designing and engineering commercial and small utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and electrical construction projects.
Ensuring designs comply with local building codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA fire codes and utility interconnection requirements.
Auditing sites as needed for systems – installation suitability, environmental limitations, structural limitations, electrical infrastructure, array placement and general feasibility.
Creating complete construction drawing sets (plan views, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications) for permit and installation.
Working with Project Development to specify system components, including panels/modules, inverters, racking, batteries (if applicable), and balance-of-system materials.
Establishing design specifications and scopes of work for Engineers of Record (EOR).
Supporting the development of Scopes of Work associated with equipment selection, installation subcontractors, and engineering consultants as needed.