What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Engineer position at ENGIE North America Inc.?
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What You Can Expect
As a Solar Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, optimizing grid-scale solar power systems (100MW ), and providing sustainable energy solutions that help drive our renewable energy mission forward in North America.
Every day in this role:
Preliminary Design and Optimization: Support the design and optimization of grid-scale solar projects (100MW ), including developing conceptual design configurations and advising on development pipeline and M&A projects
Coordination and Collaboration: Work with solar team members, development staff, project delivery teams, and the procurement team to identify project design constraints, requirements, and necessary equipment for optimal site design
Technical Expertise and Communication: Serve as the technical point of contact for solar project development, effectively communicate technical subject matter to non-technical staff, and stay updated on industry trends
Site Production and Optimization: Coordinate and review site production and optimization efforts using various evaluation software (e.g., Sift, PVcase, AutoCAD, pvDesign, Pvsyst)
Consultant and Team Management: Assist with scoping, contracting, and managing consultants for design and technical services, and collaborate with ENGIE Engineering teams to leverage in-house experience and knowledge, sharing lessons learned in grid-scale solar generation to build institutional knowledge within ENGIE North America
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline is required
Minimum of two (2) years experience with grid-scale solar project engineering design and optimization
Experience or close coordination with CAD and GIS software platforms for solar site layouts
Experience with PVsyst or other solar production models for estimating energy production and optimizing solar facilities
Must be able to communicate complex technical subject matter information to a wide range of audiences verbally and in written communication
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills
Compensation
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
What You Can Expect
As a Solar Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, optimizing grid-scale solar power systems (100MW ), and providing sustainable energy solutions that help drive our renewable energy mission forward in North America.
Every day in this role:
Preliminary Design and Optimization: Support the design and optimization of grid-scale solar projects (100MW ), including developing conceptual design configurations and advising on development pipeline and M&A projects
Coordination and Collaboration: Work with solar team members, development staff, project delivery teams, and the procurement team to identify project design constraints, requirements, and necessary equipment for optimal site design
Technical Expertise and Communication: Serve as the technical point of contact for solar project development, effectively communicate technical subject matter to non-technical staff, and stay updated on industry trends
Site Production and Optimization: Coordinate and review site production and optimization efforts using various evaluation software (e.g., Sift, PVcase, AutoCAD, pvDesign, Pvsyst)
Consultant and Team Management: Assist with scoping, contracting, and managing consultants for design and technical services, and collaborate with ENGIE Engineering teams to leverage in-house experience and knowledge, sharing lessons learned in grid-scale solar generation to build institutional knowledge within ENGIE North America
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline is required
Minimum of two (2) years experience with grid-scale solar project engineering design and optimization
Experience or close coordination with CAD and GIS software platforms for solar site layouts
Experience with PVsyst or other solar production models for estimating energy production and optimizing solar facilities
Must be able to communicate complex technical subject matter information to a wide range of audiences verbally and in written communication
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills
Compensation
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
