Solar Engineer I

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States ENGIE North America Inc. Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Solar Engineer I to support all aspects of preliminary site design, energy modeling, and site specification efforts for grid-scale solar power systems projects (100MW+). As a key member of our team, you will help drive our renewable energy mission forward in North America.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preliminary Design and Optimization: Support efforts for the preliminary design and optimization of grid-scale solar projects (100MW+).
  • Coordination: Work with solar team members, development staff, and project delivery teams to identify project design constraints and requirements.
  • Procurement Collaboration: Coordinate with the procurement team to determine the necessary equipment for optimal site design.
  • Technical Point of Contact: Serve as the technical point of contact for solar project development.
  • Site Production and Optimization: Coordinate and review site production and optimization efforts using various evaluation software (e.g., Sift, PVcase, AutoCAD, pvDesign, Pvsyst).
  • Communication: Effectively communicate technical subject matter to non-technical staff members.
  • Industry Trends: Stay updated on changing trends in the solar industry.
  • Consultant Management: Assist with scoping, contracting, and managing consultants for design and technical services.
  • Conceptual Design: Develop and advise on conceptual design configurations for development pipeline and M&A projects.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Grow expertise in grid-scale solar generation using the company's tools and processes, and share lessons learned to build institutional knowledge within ENGIE North America.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with ENGIE Engineering teams to leverage local and global in-house experience and knowledge, and function as a team member with all employees of ENGIE North America and Grid Scale Renewables staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline is required.
  • Exposure to the solar energy sector, particularly in grid-scale solar project engineering design and optimization, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with CAD and GIS software platforms for solar site layouts is preferred.
  • Basic understanding of PVsyst or other solar production models for estimating energy production and optimizing solar facilities is beneficial.
  • This revision maintains the core requirements but uses more inclusive language to encourage applications from new graduates and those with limited experience.
  • Must be able to communicate complex technical subject matter information to a wide range of audiences verbally and in written communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills.

Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy.
  • Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips.
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Compensation

Salary Range: $62,400 - $95,450 USD annually.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus/incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs.

We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full-time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits.

Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it.

Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products, and services, and community.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA- This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority.

All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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