Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

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CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We focus on delivering Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts, as well as renewable energy solutions including solar PV, battery storage, microgrids, and EV charging.

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our company. This position will work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients.

• 5-10+ years of experience - PV & Battery installations (small commercial to large commercial 50-2MW+)
• NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of installation of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications and monitoring systems (SMA, Solar Edge, Fronius, Chint etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690.
• Experience with PV interconnection documents and ability to understand and sift through utility tariffs; experience with behind the meter and ahead of the meter interconnections.
• Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, PV Syst, Helioscope etc.)
• Ability to understand structural drawings & associated industry verbiage
• Vast knowledge base of PV racking types from pitched roof to flat roofs, carports to ground mounts (Unirac, Panel Claw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge etc.)

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD (required)
• Electrical engineering – Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, short circuit current calculations)
• Energy (Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power)
• Solar – Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components
• Power Distribution – Knowledge of 3‑Phase Power Systems & microgrids
• Construction – Familiarity with project management, project flow & deadlines
• Design – Familiarity with SMA, Solar Edge, Fronius & other inverter products/design software

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Health & Welfare: Company paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company‑paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

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