Solar Engineering Associate

Job Responsibilities

• Support preliminary project development activities for PV Solar and battery storage, including initial scoping, creation of layout designs, and proposals. 
• Perform design calculations and create solar photovoltaic rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted system layouts and designs. 
• Conduct detailed engineering simulations and modeling using relevant tools (MS Excel, Helioscope, Energy Toolbase, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup etc.).  
• Perform utility data analysis of utilities in different states with different rate classes.
• Conduct engineering research for optimal design parameters and component selection.  
• Read and understand complex energy regulations, summarizing key parts affecting market opportunities and sales growth.
• Review of EV charging scope of work, provide feedback on technical & commercial side.
• Create, deliver, and maintain documentation for all project responsibilities as required.  
• Interface with internal stakeholders to understand their design requirements and guidelines.
• Support in completion applications and forms in line with client requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working in Solar industry.
• Intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Excel. 
• Able to carry out desktop research independently/with minimal guidance.
• Able to thrive in a startup environment and work with a high degree of autonomy. 
• Great attitude, willing, thoughtful, and proactive. 
• Excels in a fast-paced environment. 
• Good communication skills and presentation skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Comfortable with flexible working hours.
Good to Have:
• Academic background in solar PV technology.
• Familiarity with different PV and Storage system components such as PV modules, inverters, transformers, etc. 
• Familiarity with Solar design tools such as Energy Toolbase. 
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of AutoCAD, Google Sketchup 3D.
• Knowledge about EV chargers.
• Knowledge of the US solar market and various policy frameworks. 
• Familiarity with US standards relevant to Solar PV/Storage installations. 
• Knowledge about utilities from different states in US.
• Experience and knowledge of building performance simulation tools and data analysis tools will be a distinctive advantage. 
• Knowledge of basic electricals i.e., power quality, harmonics, power factor, etc. 
• Understanding and experience in solar storage technology is an added advantage. 
• Ability to carry out utility data analysis and knowledge of relevant weather normalization techniques.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors in an engineering field (Renewable/Sustainability/Mechanical/Electrical engineering), but other technical areas of study can also be considered with strong experience.
• Completed master’s program with a proven ability will be added advantage to apply domain knowledge in identifying new opportunities in the sector.