Electrical Engineer - Solar PV Specialty

EMPLOYER: Solar Connection Inc.

POSITION TITLE : Electrical Engineer - Solar PV Specialty

HOURS / WEEK: 40

RATE OF PAY: $85,509 / year to $87,500 / year

JOB SITE LOCATION: 6254 34th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

DUTIES : Gather preliminary information for each specific project. Verify that the solar equipment choices are correct for the intended design goals. Create high-quality system design documentation using AutoCAD, GIS software, PVSyst models product specifications, commissioning plans, test results, calculations, and other documents as necessary to communicate the project design to clients, AJHs and utilities, and ensure compliance with applicable codes. Prepare solar system designs which includes single-line electrical drawings, three-line electrical diagrams, site plans, mechanical racking and attachment plans, interconnection details and specification of BOS location. Apply NEC and NABCEP guidelines to create permit-ready, PV designs for residential and/or commercial systems. Perform complex electrical calculations for transformer ground fault currents, cable sizing, short circuit, voltage drop, load and demand calculations. Perform load analysis to determine electric usage for residential projects. Perform energy generation modeling for solar projects using Helioscope, PV Syst, PVWatts, and other necessary tools. Evaluate system performance and monitor system health and evaluate economic impact. Occasional work from home is permitted on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by manager in advance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related degree field of study. Experience or academic program must have included: Experience with AutoCAD; Experience with Helioscope; Experience with GIS; Experience with PVSyst; Experience with NEC.

OTHER : EOE, including disability/vets. This position does not require travel.

If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation during the application process, you may call our Application Accommodation Line at (888) 889-0070

EOE, including disability/vets