Development Engineer
Soltage
- Jersey City, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar and storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States. Soltage has developed more than 125 solar energy projects, with more than 500MW total distributed generating capacity and invested over $1.5 Billion to date into the US clean energy sector. Soltage is backed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager, and is headquartered in Jersey City New Jersey.About the Job
Soltage is seeking an experienced Development Engineer to perform design engineering and project support across multiple distributed utility-scale (2-20 MW) photovoltaic and storage projects in the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast and/or Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. The candidate will provide development support, Site assessments and be responsible for all technical aspects of project development, including but not limited to creating preliminary site plans, creating preliminary single line diagrams, producing energy models, reviewing & submitting interconnection applications, and performing value engineering.A successful candidate will have experience with photovoltaic system design, design tools such as AutoCAD, Helioscope, PVCase and PVSYST, be detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.The candidate will be based out of Soltage’s office in Jersey City, NJ.Position Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Provide technical evaluations for new business opportunities.
- Creating preliminary PV site layouts utilizing Helioscope and Perform electricity production modelling utilizing PVSYST software.
- Perform desktop site assessments and field site assessments. Critically evaluate site viability, capacity and production, and determine electrical interconnection options and strategies.
- Creating drawing sets for development and permitting utilizing AutoCAD and PVCase software.
- Drafting single line diagrams.
- Working with project managers for Design/Constructability review of electrical and civil plans and specifications to be provided to EPC contractors.
- Coordination and support of internal project financing and accounting efforts.
- Support vendor selection, procurement process, permitting submission, and submission of interconnection applications.
- Support the Project Development team to assist them with initial site plan analysis and system sizing and constraints, submission of interconnection applications, and reviewing development documentation (ex: Phase 1 ESA’s, Geotechnical analysis, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from an accredited university strongly preferred, 2+ years of progressive design engineering experience, consisting of multiple Distributed Generation Ground Mounted Photovoltaic Solar Farms or Solar PV+BESS projects at one time and in some cases across multiple regions.
- NABCEP Certification is a plus. PV+BESS experience is a plus.
- Proficient design engineering skills, detail oriented and organized.
- Proficient with Helioscope, AutoCAD, and PVSYST software.
- Strong mathematical skills and an understanding of financial concepts and considerations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- PVCase software proficiency is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of electrical principles.
- Positive attitude, high energy, supportive team member, problem solver, able to work in a collaborative environment as well as work on self-directed independent projects.
- Self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with specific knowledge of MS Project, Google Suite, and Smartsheets.
- Strong working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
- Experience with 3-phase power and utility interconnection process required.
- OSHA 10 certification is a plus.
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