Solar Project Engineer
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. The Solar Project Engineer will perform engineering analysis and draft construction documents for solar racking systems while supporting sales staff and ensuring project success through quality control operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Draft construction documents (plans, assembly drawings, shop drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
- Participate in internal and upstream supply chain QC operations including documentation peer reviews and First Article Inspections (FAIs)
- Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion
- Maintain intimate familiarity with best design practices and new products used in industry through continuous review of manuals, improved design techniques, etc
- Interface with company staff, clients, and permitting officials
- Propose, design, and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
- Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions
Skills
- Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
- Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
- Capability for navigating, interpreting, and applying code requirements
- Commanding proficiency in AutoCAD
- Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
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