PV Design Engineer - Utility Solar

PV Design Engineer leads project design activities, ensuring high-quality, compliant and optimized engineering deliverables. This role creates and manages utility-scale layouts, design details & energy modeling, refines standards, and collaborates cross-functionally with varies departments to support project success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVCase, PVSyst, Excel and SAM to create Utility-scale design packages including layouts, SLD/3LD, wire take-offs, AC/DC groupings, voltage drop calculations, and 3D models for energy modeling.
• Lead and review design deliverables across project portfolios, ensuring quality control and adherence to CS Energy and client standards and specifications.
• Review project RFPs, SOWs, technical specs, interconnection documents, LV and MV equipment selections, vendor drawings, and quotes to guide technical direction in designs.
• Equipped with advanced knowledge of electrical design specific to Utility scale PV projects, with a strong understanding of civil and structural engineering concepts related to project designs.
• Review existing design, evaluate performance, and provide value engineering options. Implement best practices by enhancing existing design standards, checklists, and engineering tools.
• Conduct LCOE analyses and optimize designs for cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Collaborate with procurement, business development, and operation teams to align designs with project goals.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly via emails, meeting notes, and clarifications.
• Manage and maintain design document organization, ensuring folder structure and naming conventions are followed.
• Attend internal and external meetings, represent the team, and promote company core values.