PV Design Engineer

MYR Group • Santa Fe Springs, CA

78d • $113,500 - $137,500

About The Position

The PV Design Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the photovoltaic (PV) array and battery energy storage system (BESS) site layouts along with solar energy modeling. They will work closely with estimating/preconstruction and other engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design packages and requirements and then help transition the designs to the field where they will ensure the successful construction and energization of the project.

Requirements

• Preferred graduate of four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering program
• Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Possess a minimum of 4 to 8 years of related work experience (Can be a combination of trade & relevant work experience)
• Competency with solar meteorological data, experience with solar energy simulation modeling, independent engineering and nuances of design, solar technology, and analysis of operational project data and performance
• Experience in utility-scale solar/PV projects, highly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Positive attitude, showing customer focus and the initiative and ability to work independently
• Moderate level of understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Experienced in the practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Ability to apply engineering theories and principles to review and evaluate design drawings to determine if the design meets the contractual requirements, construction best practices and budget
• Has a firm understanding of the principles of Project Management
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, AutoCAD 2D, BlueBeam, PVSyst, and other web-based software applications
• Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations and adapt to changing job requirements

Responsibilities

• Meteorological data evaluation
• Review of RFP engineering exhibits as they relate to PV & BESS production and design
• Define site constraints and buildable areas for solar PV array
• Development of PV models and application of modeling techniques
• Perform finance-grade solar energy resource assessment (SERA)
• Independent engineering report writing, evaluation
• PV module analysis and recommendation
• Inverter topology and recommendation
• Assist with PV tracker topology, technology analysis and recommendations
• Plant design package reviews
• Support estimating/preconstruction and business development
• Reviews of commercial agreements including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Interconnection Agreements, Service Contracts, Facility Studies
• Work alongside the Business Development, Estimating, and Engineering teams to create preliminary site layouts and single line drawings (DC and AC) for project proposals
• Provides engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction
• Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project by performing moderate level engineering tasks, calculations, data analysis, and studies as needed to develop preliminary detailed scopes of work on large and small projects
• Assess the solar resources and expected energy output of proposed solar projects to optimize the solar field size and output
• Review, validation, and analysis of meteorological data for solar resource assessments
• Estimation of plant losses and calculation of assessment uncertainties
• Assist with design and optimization of solar PV systems to meet project requirements, minimize cost and propose value
• Convey results and findings by means of discussions, graphic-based presentations, and project documentation
• Demonstrate familiarity with various equipment (modules, racking, inverters, disconnects, combiners, etc.) used for proper design and installation of solar projects
• Understand manufacturer’s installation guidelines by creating site plans and single line drawings
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers
• Conducts project detailed design and QA/QC reviews for completeness and accuracy of internal and external design documents that align with our customer requirements and CSI’s best practice standards
• Perform site visits as needed to verify that construction is in agreement with engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• Prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering best practices and policies

Benefits

• Salary $113,500-$137,500/ year
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential
• Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees