Job Description
This position will be part of our Operations Support (PH) under EPC Support Team and will focus on
development stage site optimization, PV and Storage plant designs, energy assessments, and early-stage designs through final EPC design and construction.
This position will report to the Head of the Operations Support team and the VP of EPC Department. This is a hybrid position, with most of the time spent working from home but with office attendance from time to time, as needed.
Responsibilities
Support the Engineering and Business Development teams in greenfield site assessments to perform plant optimizations to maximize energy production and revenue.
Optimize PV plants within the land areas using internal and industry software such as AutoCAD, PVCase & PV Syst and other standard industry software tools integrating an LCOE approach to Racking, Modules, Inverters, Equipment locations and Battery Storage.
Evaluating meteorological data from multiple sources to define the solar resource for future and/or current solar projects.
Design, prepare, and modify preliminary plant designs and layouts using industry standard software while applying engineering principles and assessment methodologies.
Assist in the development and evaluation of constraint maps for project sites.
Work across teams to complete tasks (Development, Finance, Engineering, Construction, Operations & Maintenance)
Support the Project teams with design iterations up to 30% designs and assist project engineering with addressing CUP requirements and permitting proAssist project teams with owner supplied equipment, specifications, EPC design review (60%, 90%, IFP and IFC sets), and RFI and Submittal review.
Collaborates with company departments to develop improved engineering and task tracking processes.
Perform tasks independently and with minimal guidance from senior management, applying professional judgment based on one's experience and training.
Perform additional duties as assigned and/or directed.
Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in Utility-scale photovoltaics within the Core Responsibilities with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis for candidates with alternate experience levels.
Relevant experience working in a consulting engineer role, developer role, or EPC role within the solar PV industry.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience using solar energy modeling programs such as PVsyst, SAM, PlantPredict, Helioscope, etc.
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD & PVCase.
High level of expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.
Highly motivated, creative, self-starter, and good team player.
Must have a strong desire for problem-solving and deriving engineering solutions independently.
Must be comfortable with and successful in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Must have proven organizational skills with the ability to handle and lead multiple concurrent projects, track progress, and provide updates as necessary.
Must be committed to continuous learning, and staying up to date with the latest industry trends and methods.
