Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

Legence • Baltimore, MD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is a rapidly expanding engineering firm recognized for its expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. The company employs a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that utilizes a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. The core business of its Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts, which facilitate facility upgrades by redirecting utility savings. CMTA's Renewable Energy team possesses extensive experience across the renewable energy sector, including behind-the-meter, front-of-the-meter, and community solar projects. They work across diverse building types, focusing on Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. This position is within the fastest-growing Energy Solutions division and involves collaborating with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery, and EV charging systems for various clients. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who excels at assisting clients and possesses a strong technical background.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience - PV & Battery installations (small commercial and large commercial (50-2MW+)
• Knowledge of Installation of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications and monitoring systems (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690
• Experience with PV Interconnection documents and ability to understand and sift through utility tariffs
• Experience with behind the meter and ahead of the meter interconnections
• Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, PV Syst, Helioscope etc.)
• Ability to understand structural drawings & associated industry verbiage
• Vast knowledge base of PV racking types from pitched roof to flat roofs, carports to ground mounts (Unirac, PanelClaw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge etc.)
• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is required
• Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems
• Ability to calculate voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, short circuit current calculations etc.
• Knowledge of Energy (Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power)
• Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components
• Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems & microgrids
• Familiarity with project management, project flow & deadlines
• Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & Other inverter products/design software
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Nice To Haves

• NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification

Responsibilities

• Design solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA
• Bid solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA
• Project manage solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA
• Commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees