Solar Project Engineer II
Pivot Energy
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Support engineering and quality control efforts for Pivot’s projects during construction and commissioning
- Provide technical assistance as needed for operational assets
- Review construction drawings, PVsyst reports, and commissioning documents
- Ensure projects meet the requirements of Pivot’s Technical Specifications and industry best practices
- Coordinate with Independent and Owner’s Engineers to address technical questions
- Collaborate with internal project management to support project activities
- Conduct on-site and remote inspections on active construction sites and operational assets
- Assist in reviewing operational asset production data and troubleshooting issues
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in community-scale solar PV and energy storage engineering, construction, and commissioning.
- Extensive knowledge of battery energy storage system design and commissioning as well as National Electric Code, International Fire Code, and other relevant building codes.
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical design and equipment.
- Knowledge of utility distribution requirements, equipment, and design.
- Working knowledge of PVsyst and system performance analysis.
- Knowledge of solar and electrical commissioning and testing standards and techniques. Especially the International Electrical Testing Association’s Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications.
- Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing programs.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building trust and rapport in a professional manner.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
Benefits
- Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
- Four weeks of vacation (prorated in the first year of hire)
- Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
- Generous parental leave
- 401(k) matching
- Home office setup stipend for new employees
- Public transit reimbursement
- PTO for volunteering in the community
- Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
- Professional development and educational reimbursements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
solar PV engineeringenergy storage engineeringconstructioncommissioningbattery energy storage system designAC electrical designDC electrical designutility distribution designPVsystsystem performance analysis
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsbuilding trustrapportcoordinationprioritizationproject management
Certifications
National Electric CodeInternational Fire CodeInternational Electrical Testing Association’s Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications