Solar Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate opportunities for integrating energy storage in projects with renewable generation assets.
• Provide engineering design support and address technical requirements related to energy storage systems.
• Recommend system improvements, optimizations, and support strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyses using modeling and simulation techniques.
• Specify renewable energy requirements and facilitate integration with distribution and transmission grid systems through systems engineering.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of installation visits.
• Collaborate closely with renewable system engineers to develop layouts, output estimates, operation, and maintenance plans, as well as interconnection requirements.
• Develop and deliver project schedules, updates, and key decision briefs.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, with direct involvement in the energy storage industry preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related majors from an accredited university.
• Preferred experience with energy management systems and SCADA.
• Familiarity with software tools like Homer Energy, SAM, and PVSyst is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of energy storage systems, including battery technologies, charging infrastructure, and grid integration solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and consultations, effectively addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
• Strong analytical skills in assessing client load data and sizing energy storage systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for providing leadership and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills for delivering clear and concise project updates and synthesizing information for key decision briefs.
• Previous experience in defining and solving complex energy problems, identifying requirements, analyzing, and implementing energy system solutions.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects, both individually and as part of larger project teams, while maintaining a team-oriented approach.

Note: Preferred qualifications and experience indicate skills that would be advantageous but are not strictly required for the role.