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Job type full-time
Full job description
Patrick is a national engineering and design, construction, management services, and technology firmSince 1979, we have been providing services to local, state, and federal government agencies; private and public utilities; and fortune 500 companiesHaving worked in all 50 states, six different countries and proven ourselves as a trusted partner, clients turn to us for the entire process of project delivery - from planning through construction to operation and maintenancePatrick accomplishes this with a full suite of engineering disciplines, experienced construction managers, program management and project controls experts, and gis and asset management technology specialistsWe serve clients in the transportation, utility and renewable, industrial infrastructure, and federal and institutional marketsWe take pride knowing the projects we work on have a positive effect on the community, society, and the environment.
We have the following position available:
Solar photovoltaic (pv) designer/engineer
Remote
Patrick engineering incIs seeking an experienced solar pv project designer/engineer to join our fast-growing team in servicing a multi-gigawatt pipeline of commercial and utility-scale pv projectsThis role includes a range of activities from pre-development scoping through post-commissioning qa/qcCandidate will work with a team of 2-4 other engineers/designers and cad draftersThe ideal candidate is enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results-orientedThis position will report to the lead pv engineer.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Perform greenfield site visits, generate due diligence and fatal flaw analysis reports
Perform preliminary resource assessments and energy modeling using pvsyst
Select optimal equipment and generate procurement boms
Generate robust preliminary design packages, including site improvements, layout, substation, one-line diagrams, loss calculations and cable schedules
Provide interconnection due diligence and perform required study calculations
Perform full detailed electrical designs and layouts, coordinate with civil/structural teams to prepare full construction design packages
Review and respond to contractor submittals, rfis and ie reports
Review and respond to post-commissioning data, performance and warranty claims
Improve design data workflows using advanced cad/office functions and macros
Interface well with employees across disciplines at all levels.
Additional duties as assigned and/or directed.
Position is primarily remote (home-based); some site visits may be required.
Required qualifications:
Bsee/bsme with minimum 5 years’ experience as an electrical designer in a related industry and 3 years of pv design engineering experience; or
Relevant technical certification with minimum 5 years’ of pv design experience
Prior experience with power system modeling software (skm/easypower or similar)
Prior experience with pv-specific software tools (pvdesign, helioscope, or similar)
Proficient in autocad, prior experience with pv-specific add-ons (pvcad/pvcase)
Proficiency in relevant codes, standards and construction industry best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic with desire to work in a production environment
Patrick does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agenciesAny resume submitted to any employee of patrick without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of patrickPlease, no phone calls or emails.
Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action policy statement
It is the policy of patrick engineering inc(“patrick”) to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and armed forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal lawWe are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
