Redaptive is seeking a self-motivated, passionate, and collaborative Solar Engineering Associate to work closely with our growing team based in the US & India. The Solar Engineering Associate will collaborate with the Engineering Solutions, Data Analytics, and Business Development teams, supporting preliminary project development activities for both PV Solar and battery storage.
Job Responsibilities
- Support preliminary project development activities for PV Solar and battery storage, including initial scoping, creation of layout designs, and proposals.
- Perform design calculations and create solar photovoltaic rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted system layouts and designs.
- Conduct detailed engineering simulations and modeling using relevant tools (MS Excel, Helioscope, Energy Toolbase, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup etc.).
- Perform utility data analysis of utilities in different states with different rate classes.
- Conduct engineering research for optimal design parameters and component selection.
- Read and understand complex energy regulations, summarizing key parts affecting market opportunities and sales growth.
- Review of EV charging scope of work, provide feedback on technical & commercial side.
- Create, deliver, and maintain documentation for all project responsibilities as required.
- Interface with internal stakeholders to understand their design requirements and guidelines.
- Support in completion applications and forms in line with client requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience working in Solar industry.
- Intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
- Able to carry out desktop research independently/with minimal guidance.
- Able to thrive in a startup environment and work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Great attitude, willing, thoughtful, and proactive.
- Excels in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Comfortable with flexible working hours.
Good to Have:
- Academic background in solar PV technology.
- Familiarity with different PV and Storage system components such as PV modules, inverters, transformers, etc.
- Familiarity with Solar design tools such as Energy Toolbase.
- Intermediate to advance knowledge of AutoCAD, Google Sketchup 3D.
- Knowledge about EV chargers.
- Knowledge of the US solar market and various policy frameworks.
- Familiarity with US standards relevant to Solar PV/Storage installations.
- Knowledge about utilities from different states in US.
- Experience and knowledge of building performance simulation tools and data analysis tools will be a distinctive advantage.
- Knowledge of basic electricals i.e., power quality, harmonics, power factor, etc.
- Understanding and experience in solar storage technology is an added advantage.
- Ability to carry out utility data analysis and knowledge of relevant weather normalization techniques.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors in an engineering field (Renewable/Sustainability/Mechanical/Electrical engineering), but other technical areas of study can also be considered with strong experience.
- Completed master’s program with a proven ability will be added advantage to apply domain knowledge in identifying new opportunities in the sector.
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Last updated on Nov 6, 2024