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CMTA, Inc. · 6 days ago

Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CMTA, a Legence Company, is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Solar Energy Engineer to work with a team of engineers on designing, bidding, project managing, and commissioning solar PV, battery, and EV charging systems for various clients.

Industrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA

Qualification

PV & Battery installationsNABCEP CertificationNEC electrical codeModeling PV productionRevit/AutoCADElectrical engineeringGrid tied PV systems3-Phase Power SystemsUnderstanding structural drawingsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

5-10+ years of experience - PV & Battery installations (small commercial and large commercial (50-2MW+)

Knowledge of Installation of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications and monitoring systems. (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint ect.)

Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690

Experience with PV Interconnection documents and ability to understand and sift through utility tariffs. Experience with behind the meter and ahead of the meter interconnections

Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, PV Syst, Helioscope etc.)

Ability to understand structural drawings & associated industry verbiage

Vast knowledge base of PV racking types from pitched roof to flat roofs, carports to ground mounts. (Unirac, PanelClaw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge etc.)

Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is required

Electrical engineering – Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (Ability to calculate voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, short circuit current calculations etc.)

Energy (Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power)

Solar – Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components

Power Distribution – Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems & microgrids

Construction – Familiarity with project management, project flow & deadlines

Design - Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & Other inverter products/design software

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Preferred

NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required)

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.

Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.

Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Company

CMTA, Inc.

CMTA is part of Legence, a Nasdaq Listed company.

Founded in 1968

Prospect, Kentucky, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.cmta.com

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