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About the Role

The Senior Solar Engineer is a key resource within the Construction team, assisting in the review of solar PV projects and providing technical due diligence to support the advisory team. This role contributes to the technical review of utility-scale and commercial solar projects and portfolios for investors, financing parties, developers, and project owners. The position may be hired at the Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level, depending on candidate experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the technical review of solar energy projects for potential investors, developers, and project owners.
Lead and contribute to writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports focused on solar technology and systems.
Review solar project designs, generation studies, and equipment specifications for code compliance, industry standards, and project requirements.
Evaluate system performance models, energy yield assessments, and equipment procurement strategies.
Develop expertise in solar technology reviews, including PV module and inverter selection, array configuration, electrical balance of plant, construction and equipment supply contracts, operating contracts, electrical engineering, civil engineering, permitting, and financial model reviews.
Conduct site visits for solar projects across development, construction, and operational phases.
Ensure on-time, on-quality, and on-budget delivery of assigned tasks.
Provide clear technical advice and communicate complex engineering issues to clients, investors, and lenders.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Maintain and improve internal project databases and information.
Adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is upheld.
Adhere to all applicable Environmental Regulations.
Work within established systems, processes, and procedures.
Exhibit flexibility to meet the needs of the role, department, and company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in solar project design, engineering, or development.
At least 2 years of experience in a role involving technical review, independent assessment, or consulting advisory work.
Experience with travel and project site visits.

Skills

Solar PV project review
Technical due diligence
Solar technology reviews
PV module and inverter selection
Array configuration
Electrical balance of plant
Construction and equipment supply contracts
Operating contracts
Electrical engineering
Civil engineering
Permitting
Financial model reviews
Site visits
Technical advice
Communication skills (oral and written)

Location

Seattle, WA
Golden, CO
Saratoga Springs, NY

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Advanced degree preferred
EIT certification preferred

Benefits

100% Employer paid health insurance for single/qualifying plans
100% Employer paid vision & dental for single/qualifying plans
Employer sponsored HRA or HSA for eligible plans
401k with up to 6% employer match (eligible at start, no vesting period)
Starting at 3 weeks PTO
11 paid holidays
Sick time
Generous paid parental leave benefit
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term disability (STD) benefits
Long-term disability (LTD) benefits

About the Company

Natural Power is committed to providing an engaging and collaborative environment, supported by excellent and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve.
We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize DEI and position our content and educational opportunities help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector.
Continue reading about our commitment at nonprofithr.com/deinow.