Solar PV Project Engineer, Senior or Staff

The role

You will own the full lifecycle of the photovoltaic portion of energy storage projects from commercial scoping through commissioning. You will turn ambiguous inputs into technical designs and act as a technical point of contact between internal teams and external partners.

What you will do

• Own solar PV system design at the concept and preliminary level for utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects
• Define the technical scope and Basis of Design for the solar portion of each project
• Serve as the technical point of contact for solar PV scope across internal teams and external parties
• Evaluate site conditions during early-stage feasibility
• Identify and document interconnection, permitting, and code compliance requirements
• Review and vet solar equipment vendors and proposals
• Support construction and commissioning on site to resolve field issues and verify installation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability in these fields
• Deep experience with concept development, design, and construction of utility-scale solar PV systems
• Proficiency with industry-standard solar design software (PVcase)
• Working knowledge of solar-plus-storage system architectures
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, including NEC (NFPA 70), IEEE, UL 1703/UL 3703, and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience coordinating with internal and external EPCs, racking and module vendors, and engineering consultants
• Comfort operating with significant ownership in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Climbing, standing, and stooping during project site visits
• Typing and extended computer work in an office setting

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries and deploys large-scale battery energy storage systems.