TerraForm Power · 12 hours ago
Solar Engineer / Senior Solar Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expTerraForm Power is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to sustainable energy solutions. The Senior Solar Engineer will optimize solar facilities and manage engineering activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operational strategies.
Asset ManagementEnergyReal EstateSolar
Responsibilities
Optimize strategies for operating facilities and support repower
Coordinate with internal teams and third-party engineering firms for special projects
Participate in development of RFP’s, specifications and drawings, proposal review and contract award, tendering phase, quality assurance and finalization
Support with contract administration to ensure compliance with permits, policies and codes
Act as an engineering project manager for projects assigned
Assist in capital and maintenance budget preparation and prioritize, plan and schedule of work budgeted
Support with development, revision and quality control of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs, policies and procedures
Review the preventive and corrective maintenance reports to ensure compliance and identify issues
Assist self-perform teams in troubleshooting and repair, and equipment selection of solar equipment
Propose improvements and evaluate new technologies to minimize operating costs, risk and potential losses and maximize potential generation
Perform site audits and work with contractors and self-perform teams to improve the health of the sites
Demonstrate a strong alignment with corporate values, including health, safety, security and environmental policy
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Engineering, electrical preferred
3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Solar Operations & Maintenance, Development or Construction
Familiarity with applicable OSHA standards
Excellent inter personnel and facilitation skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills and planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
Proficient with Microsoft applications
A strong personal commitment to continuous improvement
Values excellence in safety and environmental
Travel Expectation: 15-35%
Preferred
Experience in Energy Storage technologies is an asset
Knowledge of National Electric Code, PVSyst, and other modeling software
Company
TerraForm Power
TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy in North America.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-07Acquired
2014-07-18IPO
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