Sr Solar Engineer

Description

DEPCOM Power is looking for a Sr Solar Engineer to join the Generation and Power Systems Engineering (GPSE) team. This individual will support the company's Repowering business efforts. Repowering is DEPCOM's brand name for its business unit that specializes in Repowering and/or Restoring existing utility scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants.

This team replaces damaged or antiquated power conversion equipment. In addition, the team adds expansions and/or replaces older PV modules or racking with new modules. This individual will work closely with DEPCOM's Business Development Leads to provide technical solutions that satisfy the client's needs in the most cost-efficient manner. This position reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering, as a valuable member of the company's internal Project Design Engineering function.

This is a remote role with 25% travel to project sites or to company offices located in NJ, AZ or CA.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Crafting solutions, preparing scopes of work, performing site assessments to support the business development efforts
• Preparation of electrical permitting and construction plans for solar, storage or repowering facilities
• Preparation of electrical calculations including, but not limited to, load flow, grounding, protective device coordination, arc flash, ampacity or others as required
• Prepare product specifications and procurement support
• Prepare bill of materials and scope of work documents for subcontract execution
• Partner with construction team during execution by responding to owner, subcontractor or field RFI's
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for various cable constructions, grounding schemes and major equipment
• Execute designs in accordance with DEPCOM's standard engineer procedures and deliverables
• Coordinate with DEPCOM SME's to deliver racking solutions
• Partner with and mentor other members of the DEPCOM GPSE Team
• Support the Sr Director with new energy projects as needed

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
• Photovoltaic (PV) Solar design and engineering experience
• Experience and understanding of electrical design calculations, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash (AC &DC), ground grid analysis, and ampacity calculations
• Experience working with and knowledge of National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code and NFPA 70E

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Experience working for an EPC
• Experience in energy storage applications or understand how to integrate into existing utility scale solar
• Professional Engineer P.E. License
• Experience with power systems software suites such as SKM, AmpCalc, CymCap, GroundMAT, etc.

At DEPCOM Power, we design, build and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our expert solar industry veterans have created a project portfolio of more than $4 billion, while successfully meeting every commercial operation date and energy output guarantee. Our superior capabilities are continuously expanding to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, and with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey to transform one of America’s fastest growing energy sectors.

Koch Engineered Solutions, part of the Koch Industries family of companies, is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise. Increasing operational efficiency and safety. Reducing waste and emissions. The manufacturing challenges of today aren’t just about improving performance or practicing environmental stewardship, such as managing water and waste, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. They are about doing both, but better. That’s where you come in. We are a people company. It’s our people who bring the domain expertise and engineered solutions to our customers. Join our ranks and change the world.

For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000-$170,000K per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Salary : $4 - $140,000