Job Description
The Senior Development Engineer supports the development and performance engineering of large-scale solar photovoltaic and energy storage projects, providing technical expertise from project development through construction, including design optimization, due diligence, and technology evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop preliminary layouts for utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects.
- Optimize project design using specifications of modules, inverters, racking, and BESS.
- Support early-stage due diligence and coordinate with external engineering and environmental consultants.
- Manage engineering aspects within project development budgets.
- Generate engineering inputs for business development proposals.
- Perform PV production modeling and energy storage dispatch studies.
- Conduct site visits to support project development and design.
- Contribute to technical evaluations of new and innovative technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master of Sciences degree
- 5-8 years of experience with utility scale PV and or energy storage system design and construction support
- Strong preference for design experience in MISO and PJM
- Experience in MS Office and PVSyst or equivalent energy modelling software
- Experience in AutoCAD, with experience in automation tools ex. PVCase preferred
- Strong engineering, design, communication skills, and ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- Knowledge of utility-scale solar and or storage project design and optimization tradeoffs, typical technical specifications, and costs
- Experience with PV production modelling including post-processing techniques
- Demonstrated technical problem solving through innovation and exposure to the impacts of civil and geotechnical risks on PV design
- Familiarity with development studies such as environmental site assessment, wetland delineation, ALTA, hydrology, topography, and interconnection
- Location in Denver, CO or Redwood City, CA required
- Willingness to travel approximately 25 domestic trips per year
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $110,000 - $145,000 with discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive plan
Work schedule: Hybrid office setup with approximately 25 domestic travel
Work environment perks: Flexible work arrangements, hybrid office setup, monthly reimbursement for phone and internet data, parking with company contributions, device purchase support
Additional benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; 401(k) with company match; generous paid time off; 11 paid holidays; 12 weeks paid parental leave; life, AD&D, long-term disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; mental, physical, and social wellness support; volunteer and community engagement opportunities; mentorship programs and workforce training
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