Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

Overview

CMTA, a Legence Company

CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

The core business of our Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts. Our ESPCs are a viable way to upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget-neutral or even budget-positive way. The process diverts money already being spent on utilities and directs it into facility upgrades, covering scope development, design, bidding, construction management, commissioning, measurement and verification, and even ongoing energy management services.

We have experience in designing the nation’s most energy efficient buildings, including many zero energy buildings. Our knowledge is unparalleled in the Guaranteed ESPC market, which allows us to dive deeper than our competitors.

CMTA’s Renewable Energy team brings extensive experience across the renewable energy sector, including behind-the-meter, front-of-the-meter, and community solar projects. Our team works in a wide range of building types, from dense urban environments to rural settings, and focuses on Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure — delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing 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 of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.

• Design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery, and EV charging systems for CMTA clients.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to develop effective energy solutions.
• Support project delivery from concept through commissioning and ongoing energy management services as needed.

• 5-10+ years of experience with PV & Battery installations (small commercial and 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 utility tariffs; experience with behind-the-meter and ahead-of-the-meter interconnections.
• Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, PVsyst, Helioscope, etc.).
• Ability to understand structural drawings and associated industry verbiage.
• Vast knowledge of PV racking types from pitched roofs to ground mounts (Unirac, Panel Claw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge, etc.).

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is 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, etc.).
• 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.

Desired Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes…