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Senior Solar Project Engineer

$100,000 - $130,000
New Jersey, USA

About the role

Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Engineering
Posted: 26/03/2025

We are partnered with a 20-year established, leading, national renewable energy Developer and EPC provider, specializing in Utility Scale, Community and Distributed Generation Solar projects. Their installations include commercial solar rooftops, solar carports & canopies, ground-mount systems, energy storage, microgrids, community solar, and solar decommissioning. They offer turnkey solutions from project development right through to operations & maintenance. We have an opportunity for a Senior Solar Project Engineer to lead design, engineering, and technical project management for Solar PV systems. Overseeing projects from concept through completion.

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James Canosa Director - Americas

James leads our US operations for Evergreen Talent Partners. A well-connected recruitment expert with 16 years of industry experience.

James Canosa Director - Americas

Responsibilities

  • Design & Engineering: Lead system layouts, electrical designs, and energy production estimates using AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, and Helioscope
  • Project Management: Oversee projects from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence
  • Technical Leadership: Act as a solar technology expert, mentor junior engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance (NEC, UL, ASCE)
  • Permitting & Compliance: Coordinate with agencies, utilities, and regulators for necessary approval
  • Quality Assurance: Review technical specs, conduct site assessments, and optimize system performance

Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years in Solar PV engineering (rooftop, ground-mounted, single-axis tracker)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, Helioscope
  • Knowledge of interconnection requirements, permitting, and regulations

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