Details
Posted: 11-May-22
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Years of Experience:
5 - 10
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
Veregy is an industry leader made up of eight engineering and energy service companies bringing energy-efficient, smart building technology, and distributed energy solutions to our markets. We believe innovation, together with award-winning service, creates long-term value for our clients.
This position is available in Phoenix, AZ, Chesterfield, MO & Oakbrook, Terrace, IL
Job Summary
Senior Electrical Engineer, will collaborate with the sales, development, design, and operations teams on a day-to-day basis to facilitate effective integration of solar, energy storage technologies, generation, microgrid, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analysis of existing electrical system infrastructure via site walks at customer locations or by reviewing as built drawings, site plans, or other architectural documents.
- Develops an understanding of the various energy incentives and market drivers for each state and system operator.
- Develops distributed energy design solutions maximizing value to customers.
- Develops detailed layouts and indicative electrical designs for solar PV systems.
- Produces Single-Line Diagrams and other supporting drawings and calculations for the purposes of obtaining equipment and subcontractor quotes for the use in internal budgets.
- Specifies system requirements, including equipment and balance of plant.
- Maintains relevant industry knowledge of current hardware, software platforms, and industry trends.
- Ensures compliance to all NEC, OSHA codes and requirements.
- Assists in obtaining equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing with an accurate labor estimate for projects.
- Works with other team members to develop budgetary pricing.
- Manages architectural and engineering teams for budgeting, design, and permit plan preparation.
- Reviews permit plan sets for consistency with design intent and contractual, code, trade, and jurisdictional requirements.
- Completes financial modeling of systems demonstrating overall customer benefits.
- Works with Sales and other team members in the development of customer proposals and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Solar Service Agreements (SSA) and Power Purchasing Agreements (PPA) delivery model.
- Highly knowledgeable in behind the meter distributed energy applications including solar, energy storage, EV charging and microgrid applications.
- Familiarity with design software such as Energy Toolbase, HELIOSCOPE, NREL SAM , PVSYST and PV Watts.
- Familiarity with National Electric Code (NEC) with emphasis on Article 690.
- Familiarity with state and federal level policy implications, and ability to interpret policy outcomes for regional development opportunities.
- Familiarity with communication protocols and SCADA / Data Acquisition Systems and commissioning processes
- Successful track record in a complex sales or project development environment, preferably in energy efficiency, solar, and/or energy storage fields.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Familiarity with state and federal level policy implications, and ability to interpret policy outcomes for regional development opportunities.
- Ability to both lead and follow in a cross-functional team environment.
- Understanding of key quantitative business concepts, including both probabilistic thinking and financial metrics (NPV, IRR, etc.).
Travel Required
- Ability to spend time in-person with customers and travel frequently in assigned territory (20-50% travel) may be required.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation.
- Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
- Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
- Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).
- Company Branded Trucks Provided (Specific Positions).
Work Environment
- This position requires work to be accomplished in an office environment.
Physical Demands
- Requires repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers and / or prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, or walking throughout workday.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Veregy values diversity and is committed to building a workforce comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Veregy, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic history, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to thrive, try new things, and grow together as one Veregy.
Required Experience
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the solar, energy storage, or energy efficiency industry.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience performing design calculations, solar photovoltaic system layouts and designs, related site visits and fieldwork for residential / commercial / industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in reading construction documents including architectual, electrical, structural, and civil plans.
Educational/Certification Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study.
