Renewables Engineer


Job Type: Full-time Permanent 
Location: Tampa, FL. Although Tampa, FL is the preferred location, we will also consider candidates working from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Lake Mary, FL, Kennesaw, GA, or Birmingham, AL offices
Vacancies: 2 


The Renewables Engineer will assist in the design of permit-ready plan sets for utility-scale Solar PV projects. Plan sets must be code-compliant and adhere to local AHJ/utility requirements as well as customer specifications. The engineer will be responsible for performing electrical calculations as part of the design process. The candidate will also work cross-functionally with other teams/engineers from different disciplines to complete the full permit package.

Responsibilities (including but are not limited to)

• Figure out the overall system layout including module/array locations, conduit, and access paths, as well as other equipment locations.
• Design the electrical portion of the PV System from module-level all the way to the inverter including the single-line and three-line diagrams.
• Perform engineering calculations such as voltage drop, minimum and maximum voltages, optimal string length, etc.
• Delegate drafting tasks to civil/electrical drafters as needed.
• Work closely with other discipline engineers such as civil and structural engineers and interconnection engineers and provide assistance as necessary.
• Make corrections as requested by the client and/or AHJs and update the plans as necessary.
• Assist with the permitting process.
• Create a BOM and assist clients with technical aspects during material procurement.
• Visit the site for project assessment or information gathering.
• Build close relationships with clients, vendors, and consultants and provide excellent customer service.
• Provide technical support to the business development team in bidding new projects and help with proposals.

Required Qualifications / skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Renewables, Electrical, or Energy Engineering preferred), with 4 years of professional work experience. Willing to consider new graduates or those with less experience for lower-level opportunities as well.
• Working knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code).
• Able to do wire and conduit sizing, voltage drop calculations, etc.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment such as combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, etc.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a team player, self-starter, and take initiative.
• Must have excellent interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.

Employment requirement

• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company and client policies.