Project Development Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Location: Summerville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Project Development Engineer
Location: Summerville, SC (no remote option) 45 minutes out outside
of Charleston, SC
Compensation: $80k-$100k
Benefits: Paid Vacation, 401k matching plan, up to $400 monthly
medical insurance reimbursement, annual pay bonus.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Position Description:
Lead projects through design process and provide continuing support
through project construction. Design Solar PV systems, and
microgrid systems using engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and
other programs including AutoCAD. Prepare Proposals for potential
work by putting together preliminary designs, estimating material
costs, researching materials, and putting together professional
proposal documents. Take Solar PV technical training classes and
other technical training to further knowledge and maintain industry
certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple projects concurrently from initial concept through
design and into construction.
- Ensure projects meet technical design and code requirements,
track material procurement and provide field support to site
superintendents during construction.
- Cooperatively coordinate with the Operations team to assist in
preparing construction schedules & and developing project
submittals.
- Cultivate and maintain effective business relationships with GC's
and/or customers, and problem solve any issues that arise during
pre-bid, pre-construction, construction, or post-construction.
- Assist in the design process including performing site visits,
evaluating existing electrical infrastructure, performing
engineering calculations, understanding, and applying the National
Electrical Code (NEC) code and power system design principals, and
drafting in AutoCAD (electrical one-line diagrams, conduit routing
plans, and module layouts) programs to design Solar PV systems,
microgrid systems and battery back-up systems.
- Size and create panelboard, conduit, wiring, and equipment
schedules.
- Design array layouts, equipment plans, electrical line diagrams,
and routing plans for array interconnection.
- Maintain familiarity with project specific AHJ, utility, state,
and local codes to ensure code compliancy.
- Study blueprints, schematics, specifications, and all other
documentation and determine methods, materials, and equipment
needed to provide a full turn-key installation.
- Prepare preliminary layouts and electrical designs, using
AutoCAD, Google Earth, and Helioscope/PVSyst, of Solar PV systems
on tops of buildings, in open fields, and other locations for
Government and Commercial proposals.
- Lead and/or assist the Business Development Team & Operations
Team in preparing, writing technical Requests for Information
(RFIs), writing formal letters.
- Work with estimating department to provide technical assistance,
design services, and RFQ support for proposals.
- Attend project installations and help to complete installation by
providing hands-on work, supervision, safety oversight, etc. as
needed and for personal development.
- Support development and ongoing review of standard operating
procedures and maintain Engineering technical reference
database.
- May assist in training lower-level apprentice technicians,
designers, drafters and others.
- Take continuing education classes to further knowledge in Solar
PV Design, battery microgrid systems, EV Charging Stations,
Generators, National Electric Code, and others.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in engineering from an ABET accredited university.
Electrical engineering preferred but not required.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Basic ability to understand documents, define problems, and draw
calid conclusions.
- Ability to perform math computations needed in trade, read
blueprints, understand basic building code knowledge as it relates
to work in the trade.
- Must have (complete with in 90 days of employment) OSHA-10
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Heliscope, PVSyst
software
- Valid driver's license & US passport (or within 90 days of
employment)
- Ability to pass background check and not have any legal issues
that would restrict security access to US military bases. (drug
testing prior to during employment)
- Engineer-in-training (EIT) and NABCEP PV Installation
Professional (PVIP) certifications preferred.
- Desire and ability to pursue a Professional Engineering
certification.
Experience:
Two to three years' experience in the design of solar PV and/or
power systems is preferred. Military experience (Veteran) is highly
desirable but not required.
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