Solar Project Engineer II

🕒 March 13

⛰️ Colorado, Illinois, +1 more states – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote 🌽 Illinois – Remote 🦀 Maryland – Remote

💵 $100k - $120k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Pivot Energy

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51 - 200 employees

⚡ Energy

Energy • Environment • Sustainability

Pivot Energy is a national leader in comprehensive commercial and community solar services. As a renewable energy provider and independent power producer, the company develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects across the United States. Pivot Energy works with a wide range of clients, including businesses, municipalities, schools, universities, and non-profits, offering customized onsite or offsite solar solutions. The company is dedicated to reducing costs and carbon footprints through solar energy and is a Certified B Corporation committed to environmental stewardship, social leadership, and responsible governance (ESG) factors. Pivot Energy also provides a distributed energy platform, offering services in commercial onsite solar, energy storage, and community solar, with management software to streamline operations for subscribers and asset managers.

📋 Description

• 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