Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

Legence is seeking a Senior Solar Energy Engineer for its Energy Solutions division in Virginia, MN. The role involves designing, bidding, and managing solar PV systems for clients. Candidates should have 5-10+ years of PV installation experience, knowledge of electrical wiring, and familiarity with NEC codes. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. The company offers health benefits, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan.
Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTACMTA, 2751 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America Req #1682
CMTA, a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.
The core business of our Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs). Our ESPCs are a viable way to upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget-neutral or even budget-positive way. The process diverts money already being spent on utilities and directs it into facility upgrades, covering scope development, design, bidding, construction management, commissioning, measurement and verification, and ongoing energy management services. We have experience in designing the nation’s most energy efficient buildings, including many zero energy buildings.
Job Description:
The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our company. This position will work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV systems for various clients of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.
Desired Experience:
5-10+ years of experience with PV installations (small and large commercial (50-1MW+)).
NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required).
Knowledge of installation of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications, and monitoring systems (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint, etc.).
Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690.
Experience with PV interconnection documents and ability to understand utility tariffs.
Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, Helioscope, etc.).
Ability to understand structural drawings and associated industry verbiage.
Desired Skills:
Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
Electrical engineering – Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (Wire & Conduit Sizing).
Knowledge of grid tied PV systems and associated components.
Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems.
Familiarity with project management, project flow, and deadlines.
Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & other inverter products/design software.
Desired Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Health and Welfare Benefits
Health and Welfare
Medical
Vision
Employee assistance program
Personal Benefits
Paid vacation
Company-paid holidays
Sick leave
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
About Legence
Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company, is an Energy Transition Accelerator that provides advisory services and implementation focused on financing, designing, building, and servicing complex systems in mission-critical and high performance facilities. To learn more about Legence and its services, visitwearelegence.com .
Offers of employment for this role may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check and/or drug screen. Execution of screens will vary based on role requirements and Company policy.
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