Sr Development Engineer

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Sr Development Engineer will be responsible for technical diligence, design, energy performance forecasts, performance analyses, and verification for hundreds of megawatts of PV and ESS development projects and operating facilities. S/he will support Project Development and Preconstruction project startup phases with hands-on design engineering, energy performance modeling, technical specifications data analysis, and interpretation for Solar, Solar plus Storage, and Standalone Storage projects up to 1 GW. The role involves providing technical support and inputs for PPA and EPC RFP Exhibit preparations. Occasional travel to project sites throughout North America will be required. Remote working from a location close to a major airport in the US will be considered for suitably experienced candidates with evidence or references regarding their ability to manage and deliver first-class work in a similar situation.

The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate project information and inputs to conduct site technical diligence, feasibility analysis, risk identification, and design layouts and reviews in support of M&A acquisitions and cost estimations
• Perform conceptual or preliminary design evaluations using Helioscope, PlantPredict, SIFT, PVCASE, and/or AutoCAD design software to support site diligence and cost estimation for Green Field and M&A projects.
• Perform energy production forecasting modeling and analysis activities using PVSYST for all development projects and operating facilities and support technical diligence on site selection and project acquisitions.
• Implement energy production modeling analysis and provide modeling inputs to assist with the optimization of system designs for PV and ESS projects, to achieve targets for production yield, generating capacity, capital cost, financial returns, etc.
• Evaluate and implement energy input assessments, including 3D shading and terrain models using PVSYST, Helios 3D and other related tools to simulate associated losses; soiling estimation based on site conditions and array technology. Perform analyses to optimize forecast and actual production and enhance project value.
• Contribute to the development of technical team capability, technology roadmap, software tools, project, and engineering management processes, etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues, consultants, and contractors, and facilitate virtual and in-person meetings to achieve efficient use of resources, meet deadlines for deliverables, minimize delays, avoid crises, and resolve conflicts.
• Support the ongoing search for improved system performance by contributing to evaluations of new techniques, technologies, systems, and components, and being a resource regarding emerging best practices, products, technologies, and techniques in the clean energy industry.
• Follow up on RFIs with third-party contractors and consultants for timely completion of engineering deliverables. Experience using Procore software is an advantage.
• Contribute to the development of technical scopes-of-work, contract exhibits, and specifications in support of EPC RFP process.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively, with experience working with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Basic understanding of solar project schedules, cost estimation, or construction is preferred.