Project Developer III - Solar

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with project engineering for large portfolio of K-12, commercial, industrial, and government solar, energy storage, and EV projects.
• Analyzes project constraints, evaluates site conditions, performs constructability due diligence, develops engineering scope of work, and determines PV array and electrical equipment locations.
• Works with local jurisdictions to implement location-specific requirements.
• Performs job walks to gather site-specific project information and identify potential issues.
• Performs analyses of utility rate tariffs and generates annual financial projections for each state in the region.
• Optimizes project-specific design deliverables, including system sizing, equipment selection, layout configuration, and energy production analysis.
• Creates and manages code-compliant electrical diagrams for interconnection applications.
• Develops preliminary electrical drawing sets on AutoCAD, including site plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Reviews utility pre-screen reports, system impact studies, and interconnection service agreements.
• Ensures project success through collaboration with engineers, AHJ plan checkers, project managers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Provides technical support to development, procurement, construction, and O&M departments.
• Reviews and revises scopes of work for subcontractors and understands trade requirements.
• Supports project teams in developing cost estimates and ensuring project scope achieves guaranteed savings and performance metrics.
• Participates in subcontract scope reviews and prepares project and policy presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 4+ years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven or more years of experience performing PV system design and engineering.
• Experience designing grid-connected PV systems with a minimum of 1MW development or design across ten or more projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Helioscope, Energy Toolbase, and PVsyst.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly knowledgeable in behind-the-meter distributed energy applications including solar, energy storage, EV charging, and microgrid applications.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, NEC code, and constructability of electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical documents, and business reports.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with multiple variables.
• Ability to write presentations, reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from customers and staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and negotiate priorities under deadline pressure.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of PV system design and engineering experience.
• Design experience on at least 1MW grid-connected PV systems across multiple projects.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship.
• Company Branded Trucks Provided.