Senior Solar Project Engineer

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Nexamp Full time

Solar Project Engineer Job Description

Nexamp is seeking a highly skilled Solar Project Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Project Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle from development to construction, ensuring designs are optimized to meet project schedules while minimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage engineering and design to support development, permitting, interconnection, construction, and record design phases for solar power plants and energy storage systems.
  • Create drawings as needed to maintain project timelines.
  • Support construction of engineering designs.
  • Lead the activities of the project team to deliver optimized design and engineering packages to meet the requirements of the project schedule.
  • Make decisions on project-level tradeoffs to minimize Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and achieve project objectives.
  • Communicate with code enforcement personnel, provide technical context for development conversations with AHJs, complete auxiliary engineering analyses as needed to advance projects.
  • Drive resolutions for RFIs and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, support project closeout tasks.
  • Coordinate project-level engineering activities between teams (Electrical, Civil, SCADA, & Design Engineering).
  • Provide guidance and support to external engineering teams, by resolving technical issues and reducing ambiguity while weighing the impact to project risks, performance, and cost.
  • Measure and mitigate project risks by maintaining a project risk register and communicating risks to stakeholders.
  • Lead energy modelling for Nexamp assets utilizing Helioscope and PVSYST software.
  • Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code-compliance.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and manage relationships with a network of vendors and engineering consultants for the entire project life cycle.
  • Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries.
  • Perform site visits during construction for project assessment.

Requirements:

  • Degree in engineering or equivalent educational/certification background.
  • 4 years of solar design and/or project engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code and other standards relevant to the industry.
  • Moderate proficiency with PVSYST software.
  • Working knowledge (or Moderate Proficiency) in AutoCAD software.
  • Strong knowledge of power engineering principles relevant to photovoltaic energy and Battery Energy Storage systems.
  • Strong knowledge of value engineering and project optimization methods.
  • Moderate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.

About Nexamp

Nexamp is a leading developer of solar and energy storage projects. We are committed to building a sustainable future for all. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality projects that meet the needs of our customers and the environment.

What We Offer

Nexamp offers a competitive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; and the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Solar Project Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

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