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McKinstry · 2 weeks ago

Senior Solar Project Development Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $171K/yr

12+ years exp

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Senior Solar Project Development Engineer will lead and support engineering development solutions and projects, identifying viable applications of Solar PV & Energy Storage.

ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop new methods for improving energy calculation templates to increase efficiency and accuracy

Retrofit projects that target the existing mechanical system problems and improve comfort, maintainability, reliability and system longevity

Develop practical solutions based on sound engineering design principals

Work with the Business Development and Program Management staff to establish tactical solutions and strategic sales approach for project proposals

Demonstrates regional subject matter leadership in Solar and Energy Storage by staying on the forefront of the technology and working closely with others to deploy knowledge to other departments within the company such as project development, project management, sales and estimating, etc

Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures

Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally required

Demonstrates subject matter leadership in Solar and Energy Storage by staying on the forefront of the technology and working closely with others to deploy knowledge to other departments within the company such as project development, project management, sales and estimating, etc

Collaborates with, plans for, schedules, supervises, delegates, and provides feedback to members of energy engineering team

Trains and mentors energy engineering staff

Coordinates equipment selections with energy engineering team

Coordinates with Program Managers to develop the scope of work

Assists in planning and leading training sessions for design staff

Lead and support project development efforts for solar and battery storage projects

Manage third-party engineer of records (EOR) drawing sets related to solar, battery storage, and SCADA designs

Develop strategies, goals and objectives specific to project execution

Prepare project risk reviews, project pricing workbooks, and energy calculations

Demonstrate proficiency in writing, reviewing, and editing technical documentation

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Solar PV EngineeringEnergy Storage EngineeringProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteNABCEP registrationLEED AP registrationCertified Energy ManagerBuilding Codes KnowledgeTeam ManagementCommunicationTechnical Documentation

Required

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio

Must be familiar with industry standard calculation methods including, but not limited to, industry standard modeling programs, shade calculations, soiling calculations, snow soiling calculations

Thorough understanding of ESPC Contracting

Maintain good understanding of pertinent building and energy codes including National Electric Code, International Fire Code, International Building Code

Maintain good understanding of incentive programs and processes

12+ years' experience with Professional Engineer license or 16+ years' experience without certification, at least eight (8) years must be Solar and/or Energy Storage Engineering experience

Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally