Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

Legence • Baltimore, MD

4h • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., specializing in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. They are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that uses a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. The company focuses on fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities for engineers. The core business of their Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts, which upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget-neutral or budget-positive way by diverting utility spending into facility upgrades. This process covers scope development, design, bidding, construction management, commissioning, measurement and verification, and ongoing energy management services. CMTA has extensive experience in designing highly energy-efficient buildings, including zero energy buildings. Additionally, CMTA’s Renewable Energy team has broad experience in the renewable energy sector, including behind-the-meter, front-of-the-meter, and community solar projects. They work across various building types and focus on Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. This position is within the rapidly growing Energy Solutions division and involves working 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 with a technical background who thrives on helping clients.

Requirements

• 0-3+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD
• Electrical engineering - Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems
• Energy (Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power)
• Solar - Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components
• Power Distribution - Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems
• Construction - Basic understanding of project management, project flow & deadlines
• Design - Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & Other inverter products

Responsibilities

• Design solar PV, battery and EV charging systems
• Bid solar PV, battery and EV charging systems
• Project manage solar PV, battery and EV charging systems
• Commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

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