Development Engineer

US Solar is seeking a Project Engineer in Minneapolis, MN, to manage engineering activities for solar projects. Responsibilities include creating Basis of Design, selecting engineering partners, administering contracts, and supporting technical issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Solar PV knowledge is preferred. The position offers a salary of $110K–120K per year and is a full-time role.
US Solar is a developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.

US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.

US Solar is hiring a Project Engineer to oversee engineering activities through the life cycle of US Solar’s Development and Operations activities. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Creation and maintenance of Basis of Design (BOD) based on state/regional requirements, new technologies, contractor feedback
• Ensure internal and external counterparties utilize and comply with most current BOD
• Selection of engineering partners in new and existing markets
• Build engineering scopes of work
• Request competitive proposals
• Administer the creation and execution of service contracts
• Support engineering partner relationships
• Attend regular meetings and record meeting minutes
• Maintain for engineering schedules
• Administer engineering invoices and applicable change orders
• Review engineering deliverables to assure accuracy of requested elements
• Assure appropriate file storage for transparency with all departments
• Communicate engineering information and specifications to internal and external stakeholders
• Understand and analyze the impact of design decisions on project budgets and risks.
• Assist Development and Operations staff in technical issues arising from utility interaction
• Participate in US Solar response to RFPs with utilities and related potential customers
• Respond to Financial counterparties’ technical questions as part of due diligence

Core Proficiencies:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization
• Complete work in a timely and professional manner
• Effective working individually as well as with a team
• Able to react quickly and problem-solve in quickly-changing environment
• Proficient in working with both internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline; Electrical or Power Systems Engineering experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role or utilizing similar core proficiencies
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of development and construction activities
• Solar PV experience and knowledge preferred but not required
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to do minor in-state traveling