Associate PV Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Department: Development

Sol Systems is seeking an Associate PV Engineer who will provide technical guidance during early and late stage development, detail design, and construction phase for utility scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. An excellent opportunity for recent undergraduate or graduate candidates to gain hands-on technical experience through early-stage design and engineering within a renewable focused team. This is a multi-faceted role that involves project level technical diligence, engineering, construction support, new technology assessment and risk analysis.

Sol Systems is an independent power producer committed to building and operating clean energy infrastructure that benefits communities for the long term. We develop, finance, and own solar and storage projects across the United States and partner with utilities, corporations, and local organizations to deliver responsible energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize conceptual layouts using SIFT, PVcase, Prospect and/or equivalent tools based on soil characteristics, environmental and land constraints, constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform energy assessments using PVsyst, SIFT, and/or equivalent tools to ensure production targets are optimized and meet financial goals.
• Assist Senior Engineers to conduct technology reviews for PV and energy storage equipment, associated manufacturers for acceptability for use in long term operating assets.
• Support design reviews of EPC drawings as owner representative and ensure the delivery of the PV and Storage system meets prudent industry standards and owner’s Technical Specifications
• Maintain an organized and clearly documented set of project specific technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with the project’s Independent Engineer (IE) to ensure IE reports are prepared accurately and comprehensively, safeguarding both the project’s interests and long-term ownership objectives.
• Coordinate with Owner’s Engineer (OE) to facilitate design reviews and communicate with internal technical stakeholders and EPC.
• Support responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction phase.
• Conduct site visits and inspections prior to or during construction.
• Manage external consultants and partners, including developing Scope of Work documents, managing RFP process, and controlling scope and schedule to obtain similar deliverables.

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or another STEM-related field.
• Curious and motivated to acquire a deep understanding of renewable energy fundamentals
• 0-2 years of experience in utility-scale PV system design and engineering
• Familiarity with utility-scale PV Design and Energy Assessment is preferred but not required
• Ability to view engineering and technical matters through a commercial lens
• Able to travel during project acquisition, preconstruction and/or construction phases as required

Location: This position is based in our Washington, DC office.  We operate a hybrid work schedule.

Commitment & Compensation: The base salary for this role is between $80,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. . In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will not be considered.

Deadline: We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.