Careers

Overview:

Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar, storage and solar + storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States. Soltage has developed more than 125 solar energy projects, with more than 600 MW total distributed generating capacity in operation or under construction and invested over $1.5 Billion to date into the US clean energy sector.

Position Expectations:

Soltage is looking for an experienced renewable energy engineer with a strong proven background in utility interconnection processes for small to medium size utility scale DER projects, standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), and photovoltaic plus energy storage systems (PV+BESS) to take the role of Project Engineer, Energy Storage Development. The Project Engineer will be responsible for high level system design including interconnection design activities as well as facilitating detailed RFP responses. This role reports to the Vice President of Engineering and will be integral to building Soltage’s pipeline of standalone energy storage and solar-plus-storage projects.

Specific Job Functions:

The Project Engineer will be instrumental in helping to manage the design and interconnection of Soltage’s existing portfolio and to expand Soltage’s storage footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast urban centers as well as other markets in the US. The work will include efforts in the following activity areas:

• Engineer and design (high level) energy storage systems and/or hybrid storage plus solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, aspects of which will include:
  • Conceptual Single Line Diagrams
  • IFP (30%) and IFC (90%) design reviews and assistance with external Engineering partners
  • Plant layouts accounting for site limitations
  • Selecting appropriate system hardware through collaborative coordination with required equipment vendors
  • System optimization
  • Determining power generation and interconnection requirements for projects
  • System CAPEX calculation and optimization
  • Project schedule creation, Level 1 (Preliminary), and Level 2 (Detailed Task)
• Apply standard engineering design principles and methodology for research of design options and experimentation to determine potential design feasibility of energy storage systems and/or storage plus solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across a variety of BESS vendor options
• Support the development team with engineering progress designs through the local AHJ Permitting stages
• Assist with Engineering RFP compilation, management, and awarding engineering service agreements.
• Evaluate interconnection and gen-tie alternatives; participate in processes to optimize project interconnection options based on cost, schedule, offtake preference and risk
• Assess potential interconnection costs to support siting of new development projects
• Manage the utility relationship throughout the interconnection process and ensure timely delivery of interconnection agreements
• Evaluate and work closely with external team members to support siting, permitting and engineering aspects for new development projects
• Engage and manage external consultants for detailed designs, applications, and studies
• Be the primary point of contact for all utility and technical communications
• Facilitate detailed technical responses in support of RFP’s and develop EPC work scopes
• Travel as needed to various potential project sites throughout North America to evaluate existing equipment

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• a minimum of 2-4 years of energy storage equipment & system design, interconnections, utility medium voltage equipment, project development and related electrical engineering design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be a team player with strong interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to successfully interface with all employee levels including company executives and board members. Additionally, they will have strong consultant management / negotiation skills
• Creative, proactive, problem-solving is a necessity
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines without supervision
• Exemplary organizational skills and process orientation skills – ability to coordinate and prioritize numerous important tasks, as well as proactively identify and address potential issues in a fast-paced work environment
• Working knowledge of Project Management and Project Engineering Principles
• Familiarity of electrical construction techniques, installation practices and plant start-up, commissioning, and SCADA control requirements
• Working knowledge of code including NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE substation design guides, NYC / FDNY, and Con Edison interconnection standards
• Familiarity with medium and low voltage electrical systems and components, particularly in a dense urban site with metal clad switchgear
• Working knowledge and ability to read electrical design, construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with writing proposals, drafting and reviewing engineering services agreements (ESA’s), launching and managing RFP process for ESA’s
• Experience managing project timelines and comfortable presenting to, and interacting with consultants, authorities with jurisdiction, and regulatory agencies
• High level of proficiency in the use of computer applications including proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVCASE, PVSYST, Helioscope, SAM PV production modeling software and preferably ETAP, SKM, CYME to model electrical power systems.

Location:

This position will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, NJ.

To apply, send your resume to HR@soltage.com with the subject line “Project Engineer”.

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.

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Overview:

Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar, storage and solar + storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States. Soltage has developed more than 125 solar energy projects, with more than 600 MW total distributed generating capacity in operation or under construction and invested over $1.5 Billion to date into the US clean energy sector.

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‍Position Expectations:

Join an established and fast-growing distributed generation company as a key member of the Projects and Engineering team.

The Project Manager will undertake detailed site assessments, prepare, negotiate and manage project contracts, facilitate full compliance with all permits and utility requirements, and ensure that the projects are constructed, commissioned and tested in full accordance with Soltage standards and specifications.

The Project Manager will be responsible for project construction, interconnection, commissioning and testing through to system operation and will additionally provide technical and commercial support during the project development, acquisition and financing process. The successful candidate will have prior experience with BESS technology, as well as knowledge of BESS permitting and fire prevention requirements.

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‍Specific Job Functions:

• Work with the Storage Development Team to perform site-assessments, evaluate site viability and constructability. Evaluate system capacity and production expectations and assess electrical interconnection options and strategies. Evaluate project opportunities, risks and mitigants.
• Prepare detailed requests for proposal (RFPs) and manage the resultant contractor bid-processes. Prepare, negotiate and manage key design, procurement and construction contracts. Manage projects from initiation through to operation, completion. Hand-over the completed and fully-documented projects to the Asset Management and Operations teams.
• Manage and ensure quality-assurances practices are upheld, either directly or through contracted Owner’s Representatives.
• Review and evaluate electrical, mechanical, civil and structural designs, reports, calculations and surveys.
• Review and evaluate environmental and land-use permits, surveys and reports
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules. Provide concise summary reports and status updates to the Soltage management team and board members
• Oversee and perform project inspections and system tests. Ensure compliance with engineering specifications and performance objectives

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‍Experience and Education Requirements:

• BA/BS college or university degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical or mechanical
• NABCEP or similar solar PV certification is desirable although not required
• Minimum six years’ relevant project execution experience, with at least four years of commercial or utility-scale solar PV or BESS project management experience
• At least two years of commercial/industrial battery energy storage experience preferred
• Budget responsibility of at least $5MM
• Detailed understanding of three-phase electrical systems and the National Electrical Code
• Knowledge and experience of medium-voltage electrical systems and equipment preferred
• Knowledge and experience of environmental and land-use permits, restrictions and regulations
• Ability to negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction bids and contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Project. AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops as needed
• Own an unexpired driving license with a clean driving record
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Project. AutoCAD experience is a plus.

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‍Location:

This position will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Application Instructions:

To apply, send your resume to HR@soltage.com with the subject line “BESS Project Manager”.

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.

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