Project Engineer

Your responsibilities

• Engineering design and development support for DG and community scale solar and energy storage projects.
• Develop and review electrical design documents using AutoCAD and PVCase. Deliverables include, but are not limited to, single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, equipment and advanced 3D array layouts. 
• Understanding of AC and DC conduit and cable sizing, Data Acquisition System (DAS), Wiring and grounding schematics, Construction details, Hazard Labels and markings drawings.
• Specify and size electrical equipment (inverters, transformers, switchgear, racking, module, DAS and BOS components in coordination with procurement.
• Support the management of external civil engineering and electrical engineering firms
•  Review external Civil, Racking, Geotechnical and Electrical designs.
• Conduct power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination).
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, UL, and local utility interconnection standards for Solar and BESS designs.
•  Review utility interconnection docs: System Impact Studies, IX estimates, Facilities Studies, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Transmission and Fast Track studies.
• Run detailed production models with complex shading scenes, topography and optimized layouts using PVSyst.
• Review equipment submittals from external EPC/Contractors.
• Perform QA/QC of installed systems and support troubleshooting during commissioning.
• Interface with EPCs, vendors, utilities, and AHJs to resolve technical issues.
• Work closely with project managers, finance, and permitting teams to align on project goals and move projects successfully through pre construction and construction phases.
• Help manage flow of project deliverables from across the project lifecycle.
• Provide remote support and review of construction and commissioning procedures.
•  Provide input and responses to contractor “Request for Information" during construction phase of a project.
• Identify key risk factors and determine interconnection feasibility to support site acquisition and new market feasibility.
• Assist Asset Management Team to help troubleshoot and monitor operational assets and help determine corrective action as necessary.
• Research and keep Company current with new technologies and regulatory conditions including building codes, fire codes, utility requirements, vendor qualifications, industry best practices, safety standards, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or similar set of experiences; EIT or PE preferred.
• 3–6 years of relevant technical/design experience in solar PV or power systems engineering.
• 3-6 years of experience using AutoCAD with an understanding of layer control, scaling, sheet sets, xrefs, blocks, and plot files.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE1547, UL standards, and utility interconnection protocols.
• Experience with design tools like AutoCAD, PVcase, PVSyst, and ETAP/SKM.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and project support (up to 10%).
• Diligent, detailed oriented, and dynamic. Able to self-organize priorities, set and work to deadlines, often with limited direct oversight
• A high degree of emotional intelligence
• Team player - willingness to pitch in across the organization
• Commitment to personal learning, growth and development
• Commitment to Encore’s values

Additional skills or experiences

• Experience with energy storage systems (ESS) or hybrid systems (solar + BESS).
• NABCEP Certified 
• Familiarity with distributed energy regulations and permitting.
• Hands-on electrical field experience or construction oversight
• Proficient in PVsyst, MS Excel, MS Word and GIS.