Project Engineer

Company: Baker Electric Home Energy
Location: Escondido
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Our Engineering Department is growing! we are looking for candidates that want to be part of our growth!
The Project Engineer II will be responsible for managing the design of solar projects to ensure that prescribed activities are documented in accordance with Baker Electric Home Energy's specified objectives for the successful permitting, procurement, and completion of the project.Responsible for ensuring drawings and designs are completed on time and adhere to the established specifications and standards. Responsible for solar project engineering, design permitting, procurement and interconnection, in addition to coordinating project implementation with existing operations and project management department. The packages will consist of electrical, structural and layout design work that follows building and electrical codes as well as jurisdictional requirements for permitting.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4-6 years of experience in solar or electrical relevant solar industry design experience required
• 4+ years of experience designing and planning solar projects
• Years of experience may vary based on additional experience such as: Bachelor's Degree in related field (Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, etc.) and/or 2-6 years of residential field construction / electrical experience or completion of Electrical trade program
• Design software experience preferred, such as, AutoCAD and/or Sketch-Up
• Proficiency with Solar/PV application (Aurora, Loveland Imaging) design software is a plus
  TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Intermediate knowledge of electrical, structural design components and solar equipment manufacturers
  • Effectively navigate, interpret, and apply code requirements
  • Effective task management and project management
  • Consistently apply electrical theory and codes in planning and design
  • Make technical decisions on own up to a certain level
    BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Professional internal and external client relations
    • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and complete a variety of simultaneous tasks required
      
      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
      • Technical expert in all stages of project design including conceptual and advanced system design observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, balance of systems, permitting and technical support during construction phase
      • Assist project implementation in collaboration with the Operations Department and Engineer Supervisor during planning and construction to assure quality and execution according to schedule
      • Maintain design and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods, and process, improve efficiency of project development
      • Create drawings for proposed rooftop and ground-mount systems
      • Perform ampacity, voltage drop, conduit fill, load calculation, and other preliminary engineering calculations while following standard methodologies. Develop single line diagrams, PV source and output circuit details, combiner boxes and overcurrent protection selections
      • Prepare preliminary energy system layouts based on known site constraints
      • Understand local jurisdictional requirements as they pertain to the design and installation of solar and Energy Storage Systems
      • Utilize NEC and CFC applicable portions and apply them to project engineering
      • Work with permitting team to apply for and obtain building permits and expedite permitting when possible
      • Work with local permitting jurisdictions to assure that proposals and designs for their projects meet requirements as needed
      • Follow standard operating procedures and protocol to ensure accuracy of design layouts
      • Site-specific production analysis of PV arrays using existing industry models
      • Work with Project Management tools to coordinate task and construction schedules for construction staff and contractors
      • Other Duties as assigned
        
        PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use complex repetitive motions. May frequently lift and or move at least 50 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
        The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or his/her designee.

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