Industry: Photovoltaic
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Relocation: Within USA
Compensation: $75K- $120K

Description:
We have been retained to search for a Solar System Design Engineer for our client. Company's goal is to make photovoltaic the primary energy source in the world.

Our client’s division in the United States is based in the San Francisco South Bay Area and they plan and construct large scale photovoltaic (PV) installations nationwide. Due to very aggressive growth an a recent start up, they seek a Solar System Design Engineer who will supervise different stages of power stations development, from conceptual design through obtaining planning consent (permitting) to the construction phase and will be actively involved in drawing-up sections of the plans with the aid of CAD –AutoCAD. Engineer will coordinate external resources and support team members in commercial and technical matters.
Initial focus will be design and permitting as company grows position will grow into Project Management and have the opportunity to grow into a Director level.

Requirements
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering –BSEE, preferred, electronics or mechanical engineering or related science/degree will also be considered.

Experience in the development of Power Stations in particular solar or wind power plants. Will consider DC Electrical Systems Design as well.

Solar System Design experience preferred.

Experience in using the common design and yield estimation tools. CAD (AutoCAD) required.

Fundamental experience in collaboration with electricity suppliers and government agencies.

Some experience with permitting process with government agencies (i.e. photovoltaic)

- NEC (National Electrical Code) knowledge
- PVWATT or PVSYST familiarity a plus
- Able to travel up to 25%

Company
Solar Industry Global Leader based in Germany, who is experiencing an aggressive growth in the United States. Client name is confidential.