Solar Engineer (electrical)

Solar Engineer

AECOM has a position available for a Solar Engineer within the Renewables and Microgrid Team of the Energy Practice Engineering Center of Excellence. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, overhead and underground transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), renewable generation (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), power distribution (overhead and underground power systems, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, etc.). We are looking for an experienced engineering professional with a solar PV design and power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in solar engineering coupled with experience acting in responsible charge of and leading tasks on projects.

The successful candidate is expected to be a detail-oriented, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently under the guidance of senior staff. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with solar engineering and design and their interconnection and distribution systems. Experience with battery energy storage and/or wind power is a plus. It is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background and looking to grow into an project leadership role.

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the solar PV electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
• Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
• Supporting company business development activities as it relates to renewable energy projects
• Monitoring your project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
• Solar PV system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
• Solar PV system energy production modelling
• Developing solar construction and equipment specifications
• Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)
• Support drawing production - Solar PV system One line and three-line diagrams, Cable and Conduit Schedules
• Bill of Materials
• PV system cost estimation and payback evaluations
• DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design
• Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Participating in and presenting engineering work at client meetings
• Occasional travel to client and/or project site
• Level specific responsibilities:
• Serves as Engineer of Record on all size solar PV projects
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Participates in development of technical proposals
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule
• Reviews, checks and signs off work prepared by team
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering +4 years of relevant experience

Experience must include electrical design of commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum eight (8) years of engineering experience preferred

PE license preferred

Highly proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel desired

Experience with other software in the industry such as NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope

MV AC Collection System Design Experience

Proficient with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855

Strong familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.)

Able to lead engineering tasks with strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance is not available for this role

Sponsorship is available for this role

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00.