About the job
UGE develops, owns, and operates community and commercial solar and energy storage projects, primarily in the United States. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we are on the front lines, working to accelerate the transition to clean, reliable energy.
Our team is growing quickly, and we seek a talented and motivated individual to join our Engineering Department.
The Engineer I will be responsible for design & engineering deliverables required to support the development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic systems across various market applications. The primary focus of this role will be energy modelling in support of our Originations and Asset Management teams. As a resident subject matter expert, the Engineer I will evaluate initial project feasibility assessments and preliminary designs to provide confirmation of system size and energy modelling using Helioscope, PVsyst and AutoCAD/PVCase. In addition to the primary role the PV System Engineer will support the engineering team with other deliverables related to project engineering and drawing packages.
Reporting Relationships
The Engineer I will report directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility will be providing energy models for all UGE projects from initial feasibility analysis through to operating projects.
- Assist the Origination team with early-stage project feasibility analysis of potential projects.
- Perform detailed energy production modeling calculations, string sizing, PV array to inverter matching, as well as orientation and inter-row spacing analysis to optimize system design.
- Customize designs and product selection as appropriate to site conditions including ground mounted installations, rooftop, carports, parking decks, and other.
- Assist in the design of complete - and code compliant - drawing sheets and packages including but not limited to conceptual layouts, single/three-line diagrams, Issued for Permit (IFP), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As-Builts plan sets for mid-scale PV Solar Systems.
- Identify, analyze, and incorporate electrical & mechanical equipment & BOS in alignment with company goals and criteria of yield, cost, longevity, and customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical guidance, 3D-renderings, site plans and performance modeling to all cross-functional departments including originations, finance, development, and deployment.
- Coordinate with external engineering partners when required for civil, structural, geotechnical, & electrical details, specifications, stamping, etc. to ensure plan sets satisfy local and federal codes as well as established industry best practices regarding safety and constructability.
- Update and maintain the design criteria database for ease of replication within specific energy markets, utilities, and municipalities.
- Collaborate with developers and project managers to forecast and satisfy critical project milestones and deadlines with regards to design and engineering support deliverables.
- Maintain project action status updates as well as time-keeping records for progress tracking and budgetary fidelity.
- Review, mark-up, and provide feedback on team members’ designs.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in an engineering discipline - electrical engineering focus is preferred
- 3-5 years minimum engineering experience in C&I or Utility-Scale Photovoltaics
- Proficient in low, medium, and high voltage interconnection requirements for PV – BESS a plus
- 3-5 years minimum field experience with PV system installation and/or general construction/trade experience
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage is preferred
- NABCEP PVIP certification is a plus
- Familiarity with all relevant engineering concepts including mechanical, structural, civil, geo-tech, and electrical
- Strong depth of understanding of applicable codes including NEC, IBC, IFC, and NFPA
- Fluent in Autodesk & AutoCAD software
- Functional use of MS Office Suite applications
- Proficient with MS Excel for developing various tools in support of engineering tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter motivated by critical thinking and data analytics to develop innovative solutions to industry and organizational challenges.
- High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work with a cross-functional team of colleagues
- Skilled in time-management in remote work environment, maintaining responsibilities across multiple projects at various stages of completion
- Able to travel 5-10% throughout the US & Toronto
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary incentive compensation
- Sunlife health, dental, and vision insurance
- Sunlife Life Insurance
- RRSP Employer Match
- Our workforce is about 80% remote. We have an office in NYC and Toronto. If you live nearby, we ask that you join us in the office 2x a week.
- Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)
- Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet
