Chaberton Energy · 4 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Development)
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expChaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects, particularly in solar power. They are seeking a Senior Development Engineer to manage and optimize solar design projects, ensuring quality and adherence to utility requirements across a portfolio of initiatives.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Manage projects and delegate workload and analysis tasks to the Chaberton engineering team
Coordinate with Chaberton engineering team to create and review high quality and optimized solar designs in a timely manner
Influence project design as electrical subject matter expert
Manage engineers and designers to complete project designs
Review, revise, improve, and approve design documents, upholding highest standards via quality assurance reviews
Perform project optimization and value engineering
Advance the development of assigned projects to transaction-ready status
Assess and ensure utility-specific interconnection requirements are applied accurately across a broad portfolio of projects
Lead & review 'bankable' productivity modeling via PVSyst
Implement and maintain solar/electrical design and performance testing standards
Resolve technical design issues related to site constraints, timeline, equipment assignment, interconnection studies, etc
Manage outside engineering consultants and contractors; including bidding, contracting, and reviewing deliverables
Establish new and maintain existing relationships with key equipment vendors and contractors
Work independently, with the project team, and with outside parties such as landowners, public agencies, equipment vendors, contractors, etc
Prepare presentations for project reviews and decision-making meetings
Steward 'long lead' equipment procurement initiatives including transformers, switchgear, and PV modules
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Professional Engineer (Electrical) licensure or comparable experience ••If relying on comparable experience for the above, make this clear in your resume/cover letter••
At least 8 years of engineering experience in design, project management, and/or construction
Experience with at least two of the following:
Proficiency modeling solar productivity using PVSyst to include effects of topography and other factors on shading; able to describe pros/cons to various layouts and how to optimize project value
Experience and understanding of battery storage project design (standalone, DC, & AC coupled), sizing optimization, manufacturers, integrators, specifications, and costs; including contracting approaches and ability to integrate with photovoltaic projects
Experience negotiating technical specifications and successfully obtaining interconnection approvals and/or interconnection agreements and reaching COD on solar projects ••list specific utility experience and role(s)••
Experience conducting quality control/assurance checks, identifying trends and making systematic improvements to reduce future re-work
Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to summarize complex issues and convey information effectively
Able to create, review, and interpret technical documents and construction drawings
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Resourceful, curious, and proactive problem-solving attitude
Able to collaborate with multiple disciplines including sales, engineering, permitting, and project origination
Strong work ethic / desire to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner and meet / exceed milestones
Proficient using AutoCAD, Excel, and Bluebeam (or similar)
Experience with solar industry engineering tools, such as: Google Earth, GIS tools, PVSyst, PVWatts, Helioscope, and AutoCAD plug-ins
Ability to travel up to 10% of time
Preferred
At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role
At least 8 years of experience in construction design and/or renewable energy industry
Understand latest trends in solar/solar+storage design and implications for distributed generation
The drive to play a key role in growing one of the most effective in-house distributed energy engineering teams in the industry!
Company
Chaberton Energy
Chaberton Energy is a solar specialized company that develops sustainable infrastructure and renewable projects.
51-200 employees
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