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Bowman Consulting · 2 days ago

Senior Design Engineer, PV Systems - Remote, US

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Senior Design Engineer, PV Systems to join their team remotely. The role involves executing drafting and analysis for utility and commercial scale PV design projects, as well as occasionally acting as Project Manager while coordinating with engineers and stakeholders.

Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution

Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria

Work is completed using advanced engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement

Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships

Represent project team in client communications and resolutions

Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details

Perform final reviews and PE approval for PV and Energy Storage system electrical designs

Lead and participate in design related consulting and PV system modeling

Oversee and supervise contractors and employees who are performing project tasks by providing technical support and guidance during execution

Learn and enhance plan-set templates, standards, and best practices

Design equipment layouts, installation details, and single-line diagrams (PV, MV, Auxiliary Power, Monitoring, etc.)

Coordinate and design engineers and collaborate with sub-consultants as needed

Interface with utilities and coordinate the design of interconnections with licensed Engineers

Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions

Interact with team members, clients, vendors, installation contractors, and others to create efficient and cohesive designs

Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for utility interconnection application processes

Perform electrical studies using SKM, ETAP, or similar software

Report the status of progress on each project to Senior Managers on a weekly or daily basis as needed

Attend weekly management meetings

Appropriately request financial, legal and technical support as needed on projects and keep on schedule

Occasionally provide estimates of time to perform tasks

Responsible for more complex tasks and/or designs within project assignments

Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures

Oversee designs through project construction/completion

Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and the client

Conduct field observations visits to accurately document the existing field conditions

Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner

Complete electrical calculations

Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget

Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed

Define and determine project specifications and budget construction cost estimating

Address comments from clients, AHJ's & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly

If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals)

Work within established project budgets

Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline

Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSolar PV experienceProfessional Engineer (PE)AutoCAD proficiencyNABCEP CertifiedMedium voltage designPV system modelingEnergy storage designMicrosoft Office SuiteShading analysesCommunication skillsProject leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Three or more (3+) years of relevant experience in the Solar PV industry

Plans or progress toward earning Professional Engineer (PE) license

Medium voltage design and interconnection experience

NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional

High proficiency in AutoCAD required

Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, and to act as a project leader of a PV design team

Must hold a NCEEES record or be willing to quickly establish one

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Experience with PV system modeling software such as PVsyst, Helioscope and/or Homer desired

Ability to perform shading analyses is highly desirable

Energy storage system design experience is highly desirable

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Company

Bowman Consulting

Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.

Founded in 1995

Tempe, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://bowman.com

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