PV Design Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

The PV Design Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the photovoltaic (PV) array and battery energy storage system (BESS) site layouts along with solar energy modeling. They will work closely with estimating/preconstruction and other engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design packages and requirements and then help transition the designs to the field where they will ensure the successful construction and energization of the project.

Since 1990, CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has been a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. Our team of consultants, engineers, project managers, and professionals deliver the best solutions to our customers’ greatest electrical engineering and construction needs. We have the resources and expertise to manage any commercial, industrial, or one‑of‑a‑kind challenge in aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail.

Our services include electrical construction, technology solutions, and alternative energy where CSI Electric is regarded as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. Whether your project entails mission‑critical power, energy production, or a simple space upgrade, CSI Electric offers unmatched expertise in electrical, energy, and technology solutions. We’re proud to celebrate more than 30 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft.

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The analysis of solar energy projects involves working across a range of responsibilities, including:

• Meteorological data evaluation
• Review of RFP engineering exhibits as they relate to PV & BESS production and design
• Define site constraints and buildable areas for solar PV array
• Development of PV models and application of modeling techniques
• Perform finance‑grade solar energy resource assessment (SERA)
• Independent engineering report writing, evaluation
• PV module analysis and recommendation
• Inverter topology and recommendation
• Assist with PV tracker topology, technology analysis and recommendations
• Plant design package reviews
• Support estimating/preconstruction and business development
• Reviews of commercial agreements including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Interconnection Agreements, Service Contracts, Facility Studies

This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Work alongside the Business Development, Estimating, and Engineering teams to create preliminary site layouts and single line drawings (DC and AC) for project proposals.
• Provides engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.
• Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project by performing moderate level engineering tasks, calculations, data analysis, and studies as needed to develop preliminary detailed scopes of work on large and small projects.
• Assess the solar resources and expected energy output of proposed solar projects to optimize the solar field size and output.
• Review, validation, and analysis of meteorological data for solar resource assessments.
• Estimation of plant losses and calculation of assessment uncertainties.
• Assist with design and optimization of solar PV systems to meet project requirements, minimize cost and propose value.
• Convey results and findings by means of discussions, graphic‑based presentations, and project documentation.
• Demonstrate familiarity with various equipment (modules, racking, inverters, disconnects, combiners, etc.) used for proper design and installation of solar projects.
• Understand manufacturer’s installation guidelines by creating site plans and single line drawings.
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers.
• Conducts project detailed design and QA/QC reviews for completeness and accuracy of internal and external design documents that align with our customer requirements and CSI’s best practice standards.
• Perform site visits as needed to verify that construction is in agreement with…