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 via committee work 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 3rd party engineering disciplines to develop safe, reliable and value-engineered solutions.  Develop and/or oversee electrical engineering for PV, ESS and EVCI projects including DC circuit design up to 2kV and AC circuit design up to 35kV.  Relay, DAS and SCADA design, testing and implementation.  Production modeling of system designs throughout project lifecycle using PVsyst.  Confirmation of expected asset energy delivery via performance testing.

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 3rd 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 vendor and contractor-supplied equipment shop drawings and approve of equipment to be manufactured and shipped to site. Participate in DSD’s new equipment review process for incorporating new vendors and products into our designs.

Construction: work alongside the PM, CS and QAQC 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 committee work that is specific to engineering topics such as Code, CAD, MV & Grounding, Relay & Protection, 3rd 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 mentees’ engineering skillsets.  Work within committees to provide a senior prospective on topics and lead efforts to introduce continuous improvement of the Engineering Department. 

 

 

 

 

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 3rd 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) 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
  • NABCEP PV Installer Certification

 



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




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About Us Distributed Solar Development (DSD) is transforming the way organizations harness clean energy. With unparalleled capabilities including development, structured financing, project acquisition and long-term asset ownership, DSD creates significant value for our commercial, industrial and municipal customers and partners. Backed by world-leading financial partners like BlackRock Real Assets and rooted in our founding at GE with a 120+ year legacy of innovation, our team brings a distinct combination of ingenuity, rigor, and accountability to every project we manage, acquire, own and maintain. To learn more, visit dsdrenewables.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.  Distributed Solar Development is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


 

 

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