Solar PV Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Design conceptual site layouts for community solar initiatives throughout the entire development process.

• Assess greenfield and brownfield locations for their suitability for solar development.

• Generate optimized layouts that enhance project economics while ensuring constructability and the ability to obtain permits.

• Assist land acquisition and origination teams by performing swift site evaluations and conducting technical due diligence.

• Create and sustain bankable energy production models utilizing PVsyst.

• Aid project financing and investment decisions through production forecasting and comprehensive technical analysis.

• Support utility interconnection applications and conduct technical reviews.

• Offer technical assistance to development teams throughout the project's lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 1–5 years of experience in supporting solar PV project design or development.

• Familiarity with community solar, distributed generation, or utility-scale solar projects.

• Strong expertise in using PVsyst.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of utility interconnection processes and workflows related to solar development.

• Capability to evaluate sites and provide design recommendations even with limited information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development