Project Development Engineer - Solar

Cs Energy - Worcester, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Worcester, MA

About the position

The Project Development Engineer will collaborate with the Development and Engineering teams to support the creation of high-quality solar PV projects. This role involves evaluating, analyzing, and designing in-house development projects, focusing on optimizing financial returns and ensuring compliance with engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prospective sites for solar projects based on internal guidelines and engineering best practices.
• Analyze existing internal or 3rd party PV designs for inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop layouts and electrical design packages for solar PV systems for various purposes including internal review and permitting submissions.
• Support project financing through technical due diligence and communication with financiers' engineers.
• Perform energy production modeling to optimize project design and maximize development value.
• Provide value engineering solutions during development, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, environmental, and structural engineering firms to obtain necessary design packages.
• Develop single-line and three-line diagrams for solar PV systems in compliance with relevant standards and requirements.
• Lead the interconnection approval process with utilities and ISOs from application to final design approval.
• Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders regarding engineering and technical issues related to solar PV systems.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering firms and contractors.
• Coordinate electrical integration and interconnection of energy storage systems.
• Mentor and train team members on project design, interconnection, and energy modeling.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• 4 or more years of solar PV design, design/build, or EPC field experience.
• Experience in electrical interconnection design & coordination (LV & MV).
• Experience in high voltage design and coordination (highly desired).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PVSYST.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional is an advantage.
• PE License is an advantage.
• Proficiency in ETAP, ASPEN, PSSE, or SKM power system analysis software is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
• PE License
• Proficiency in ETAP, ASPEN, PSSE, or SKM power system analysis software

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling