<div><b style="font-size:16px;">ROLE OVERVIEW</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The Development Engineer III will engage in solar PV and energy storage design engineering, supporting the development and construction of community- and utility-scale solar and storage systems ranging in scale from 1MWac to 10MWac. Day-to-day tasks include designing and drafting, energy performance modeling, equipment review and selection, utility and AHJ coordination, and coordination with third-party engineering consultants.  The Development Engineer III will take a technical lead role in a particular market or markets, completing day-to-day tasks relatively independently, with only occasional supervision and support. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This position demands excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. The position will include frequent external interaction and requires a high degree of professionalism.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to launch their career in the growing renewables industry. </span></div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><li>Design community and utility-scale solar PV and storage projects, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVCase, and other design tools.</li><li>Generate and review single-line and 3-line electrical diagrams for solar, solar + storage, and standalone storage applications.</li><li>Generate performance analysis models utilizing PVSyst.</li><li>Complete electrical calculations for development stage designs </li><li>Conduct peer reviews of deliverables for engineering team members</li><li>Advise &amp; guide less experienced engineering team members</li><li>Conduct environmental and constructability diligence reviews for prospective project sites.</li><li>Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and equipment manufacturers to advance designs.</li><li>Review and approve equipment vendors and products for inclusion in projects.</li><li>Solicit and review equipment bids in support of equipment selection</li><li>Create and maintain project documentation related to project design, development, and performance.</li><li>Coordinate with internal project development and project management teams on design requirements and project scheduling.</li><li>Review and interpret technical reports and studies prepared by consultants to determine impacts on projects.</li><li>Review and interpret utility and AHJ requirements for interconnection, zoning, and permitting.</li><li>Conduct site visits to prospective project locations for feasibility assessments, as needed.</li><li>Facilitate feedback and lessons learned to improve company and engineering team processes.</li></ul><h3>REQUIRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><li>Four-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university; electrical, mechanical, or energy focus acceptable.</li><li>A minimum of 4+ years of experience with community and utility-scale solar PV</li><li>Knowledge of photovoltaic system design, National Electric Code, International Fire Code, and other relevant building codes</li><li>Ability to evaluate site diligence documents such as geotechnical reports, Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I &amp; II), endangered species reports, ALTA and topographic surveys, and wetland delineations for design impacts.</li><li>Familiarity with civil site design practices for solar, including stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site grading</li><li>Knowledge of utility processes and requirements for interconnection to distribution and transmission systems</li><li>Knowledge of a 3-phase AC electrical system design</li><li>Knowledge of Medium Voltage distribution equipment and design </li><li>Operational knowledge of AutoCAD, PVsyst, and related PV design software</li><li>Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing programs</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building trust and rapport</li><li>Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks</li><li>Passion to learn new things through self-study and structured settings</li></ul><h3>PREFERRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><li>E.I.T. certification or PE license is a plus</li><li>NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Design Specialist, or PV Associate a plus</li><li>Operational knowledge of energy storage controls and/or modeling software</li></ul><br><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Recruitment Agency Notice</b><span style="font-size:16px;">: </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:10pt;">ABOUT PIVOT</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">families.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">As a </span><a style="font-size:10pt;" href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/pivot-energy">Certified B Corporation</a><span style="font-size:10pt;"> and one of </span><b style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="https://www.pivotenergy.net/blog/denver-business-journal-recognizes-pivot-energy">Denver’s “Best Places to Work”</a>,</b><span style="font-size:10pt;"> we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual </span><a href="https://19591499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19591499/ESG%20Reports/2023%20Pivot%20Energy%20ESG%20Report.pdf">ESG Report</a><span style="font-size:10pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:10pt;">DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT</b></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.</span></div><div> </div><div><b style="font-size:10pt;">EEO STATEMENT</b></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<p>Pivot Energy is a renewable energy provider and independent power producer that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects. Pivot leverages its renewable expertise to provide a range of unique offerings that accelerate the clean energy transition by helping companies and communities attain impactful decarbonization. Pivot is a US-based Certified B-Corporation that proudly follows a corporate strategy aimed at providing a positive impact on society as measured by Environmental stewardship, Social leadership, and responsible Governance factors. Pivot Energy is an ECP portfolio company. Learn more at pivotenergy.net. For more information on solar, watch our YouTube Channel. https://bit.ly/36aoe2H</p>

Development Engineer III

<div><b>ROLE OVERVIEW</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>The Development Engineer III will engage in solar PV and energy storage design engineering, supporting the development and construction of community- and utility-scale solar and storage systems ranging in scale from 1MWac to 10MWac. Day-to-day tasks include designing and drafting, energy performance modeling, equipment review and selection, utility and AHJ coordination, and coordination with third-party engineering consultants.&nbsp; The Development Engineer III will take a technical lead role in a particular market or markets, completing day-to-day tasks relatively independently, with only occasional supervision and support.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>This position demands excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. The position will include frequent external interaction and requires a high degree of professionalism.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to launch their career in the growing renewables industry.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><li>Design community and utility-scale solar PV and storage projects, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVCase, and other design tools.</li><li>Generate and review single-line and 3-line electrical diagrams for solar, solar + storage, and standalone storage applications.</li><li>Generate performance analysis models utilizing PVSyst.</li><li>Complete electrical calculations for development stage designs&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct peer reviews of deliverables for engineering team members</li><li>Advise &amp; guide less experienced engineering team members</li><li>Conduct environmental and constructability diligence reviews for prospective project sites.</li><li>Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and equipment manufacturers to advance designs.</li><li>Review and approve equipment vendors and products for inclusion in projects.</li><li>Solicit and review equipment bids in support of equipment selection</li><li>Create and maintain project documentation related to project design, development, and performance.</li><li>Coordinate with internal project development and project management teams on design requirements and project scheduling.</li><li>Review and interpret technical reports and studies prepared by consultants to determine impacts on projects.</li><li>Review and interpret utility and AHJ requirements for interconnection, zoning, and permitting.</li><li>Conduct site visits to prospective project locations for feasibility assessments, as needed.</li><li>Facilitate feedback and lessons learned to improve company and engineering team processes.</li></ul><h3>REQUIRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><li>Four-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university; electrical, mechanical, or energy focus acceptable.</li><li>A minimum of 4+ years of experience with community and utility-scale solar PV</li><li>Knowledge of photovoltaic system design, National Electric Code, International Fire Code, and other relevant building codes</li><li>Ability to evaluate site diligence documents such as geotechnical reports, Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I &amp; II), endangered species reports, ALTA and topographic surveys, and wetland delineations for design impacts.</li><li>Familiarity with civil site design practices for solar, including stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site grading</li><li>Knowledge of utility processes and requirements for interconnection to distribution and transmission systems</li><li>Knowledge of a 3-phase AC electrical system design</li><li>Knowledge of Medium Voltage distribution equipment and design&nbsp;</li><li>Operational knowledge of AutoCAD, PVsyst, and related PV design software</li><li>Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing programs</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building trust and rapport</li><li>Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks</li><li>Passion to learn new things through self-study and structured settings</li></ul><h3>PREFERRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><li>E.I.T. certification or PE license is a plus</li><li>NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Design Specialist, or PV Associate a plus</li><li>Operational knowledge of energy storage controls and/or modeling software</li></ul><br><div><b>Recruitment Agency Notice</b><span>: </span></div><div><span>We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>ABOUT PIVOT</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and</span></div><div><span>families.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>As a </span><a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/pivot-energy">Certified B Corporation</a><span> and one of </span><b><a href="https://www.pivotenergy.net/blog/denver-business-journal-recognizes-pivot-energy">Denver’s “Best Places to Work”</a>,</b><span> we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment.&nbsp;Learn more in our annual </span><a href="https://19591499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19591499/ESG%20Reports/2023%20Pivot%20Energy%20ESG%20Report.pdf">ESG Report</a><span>.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT</b></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><b>EEO STATEMENT</b></div><div><span>Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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