Solar Installation Engineer/Construction Manager

IPPsolar develops, finances, owns and operates solar power generation facilities in large commercial and industrial properties. Our area of coverage is the whole North East, particularly New Jersey.
We are a fast growing company with a young and dynamic culture and based in New York.

We are looking for team members who have high ethical standards, strong leadership and communication skills and who believe in teamwork to achieve success.

Position Overview:

IPPsolar is looking for a full-time, experienced Solar Installation Engineer/Construction Manager that will assist the team of partners on the technical aspects of projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Design, engineer, and implement large scale commercial and industrial (100kw+) innovative and cost efficient commercial solar photovoltaic(PV) systems
• Manage and oversee each phase of the commercial scale project solar project development within a designated timeframe
• Attend site qualification visits, gather information, and complete the design and permitting of large scale solar electrical systems
• Perform solar site assessments and feasibility analysis and make cost effective technology selections
• Develop electrical and structural system designs and drawings, incentives and interconnection processes
• Create professional CAD drawings including one-line diagrams, structural designs, electrical designs, and system sizing
• Perform testing, inspection and certification, and ongoing maintenance and operation
• Negotiate contracts with manufacturers, integrators, electricians, and installers for all services and materials
• Coordinate and manage the development of a bill of material for each project based on the final approved design
• Obtain design approvals from additional licensed engineers as necessary
• Respond to RFPs from large commercial and industrial users

Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience designing commercial scale solar photovoltaic systems
• Extensive experience in the photovoltaic field
• Design experience with medium voltage equipment
• Experience with AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT/ Any additional experience with NitroCAD would be considered a plus
• Professional Electrical Engineering license and state electrical contractor's license highly desirable
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering would be considered a PLUS
• Experience performing design and permitting activities with an electrical engineering company is a PLUS
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team, self-motivated, flexible, capable of generating ideas and going the extra mile
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered engineer
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sketchup or AutoCAD
• NABCEP certified
• Possession of a C10 or C46 contractors license

Office Location: A large portion of the work for this position will be conducted on sites located throughout New Jersey. Office work will be at our office located in midtown Manhattan.

Compensation: Cash and stock, TBD based on experience and skills.

Start Date: Immediately

To Apply: 

Please apply by email.