Sr. Project Engineer - Distributed Solar Development

DSD’s Senior Project Engineers are critical to the successful energization of our most complicated rooftop, canopy and ground mount PV, ESS and EVCI projects.  Senior engineers own and manage the technical aspects of projects from development through asset operation, lead continuous improvement efforts of core engineering topics and provide mentorship to up-and-coming junior project engineers.  They are core to the continued growth, development and success of DSD’s Engineering Department. 

DAY-TO-DAY WORK CONSISTS OF:

Design: complete ownership of the design process managing and coordinating 3^rd party engineering disciplines to develop safe, reliable and value-engineered solutions.  Manage  electrical, structural and civil engineering for PV, ESS and EVCI projects. Support relay, DAS and SCADA design, testing and implementation.  Review production modeling of system designs throughout project lifecycle using PVsyst. Performance testing of assets prior to handoff to Asset Management.

Interconnection: lead the technical component of the interconnection process as support to our Interconnection team to receive ISAs and PTOs as efficiently as possible. Perform initial site visits, develop IX designs, review impact studies, consult DSD’s project teams on best paths forward, manage 3^rd party engineering on the development of witness test plans and lead in-field witness tests with utility personnel in coordination with our Interconnection and Construction teams.

Procurement: support our Procurement team to ensure timely delivery of equipment to site.  Includes: develop project-specific equipment specifications, review EPC submittals, vendor and contractor-supplied equipment shop drawings and approve of equipment to be manufactured and shipped to site.

Construction: work alongside the PM, CM, QAQC and CX teams to ensure successful completion and energization of projects. Manage drawings, submittals and RFIs via Procore.  Provide timely responses and resolutions to construction-related issues to project stakeholders (customer, AHJ, utility, contractors) promoting forward progress of the construction process.  Perform on-site inspections as needed to aid in resolution of issues and quality of the final product.

Continuous Improvement: lead efforts to continuously improve the Engineering Department’s core skills, deliverables and partnerships within the industry.  Lead or participate in non-project department work that is specific to engineering topics such as Code, CAD, MV & Grounding, Relay & Protection, 3^rd Party Engineering and Design Standards. Continue the development of your own personal knowledge and skills through company-provided training.

Mentorship: perform reviews of junior engineer design deliverables and provide critical feedback for the continued development of the team’s engineering skillsets. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Competency in electrical engineering principles and design methodologies related to the PV, ESS and EVCI industry.
• Healthy familiarity of structural, civil and geotechnical engineering design practices related to commercial and utility rooftop, canopy and ground mount projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate technical topics to various audiences including customers, AHJs, utilities and contractors.  Understand who your audience is and what they need.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills – work well within teams and promote staying on topic and identifying actionable needs. 
• Capable of working independently - ability to work autonomously and with a sense of urgency, especially in a remote environment.
• Master of the National Electric Code – ability to interpret and apply understanding of code requirements to project designs as well as in discussions with 3^rd party engineering firms, utilities and AHJs.  Understanding of state adoption practices and method to identify local amendments.
• Strong familiarity of Commercial Building and Fire Codes – ability to find, interpret and apply requirements to project designs.  Understanding of state adoption practices and method to identify local amendments.
• Mature knowledge of the development and construction of C&I and community solar PV and ESS projects
• Experience specifying low and medium voltage electrical equipment typical for commercial and utility PV, ESS and EVCI systems
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus desired), Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Master user of AutoCAD and PVsyst

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting arc-flash, arc-fault and coordination studies using ETAP or SKM
• Relay protection design and programming (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories)
• Experience specifying, installing and configuring SCADA and DAS systems
• Daily user of Procore, SharePoint, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional Engineer Licensure

Additional Eligibility Requirement DSD will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. 

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies Distributed Solar Development has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Distributed Solar Development will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Distributed Solar Development, in any capacity will be considered property of Distributed Solar Development. This policy is applicable to all Distributed Solar Development locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Distributed Solar Development will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

DSD Renewables (DSD) is a renewable energy solutions platform enabling a more sustainable future by deploying and operating renewable energy solutions, making solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructure more accessible to commercial, industrial, and municipal partners. With in-house expertise, a broad scope of capabilities, and the proprietary DSD Connect Platform, our team provides resources to industry partners and customers across the US, accelerating the deployment and scale of renewable energy to meet aggressive sustainability and net-zero goals. To learn more, visit DSDRenewables.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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