Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW The Solar Project Engineer III will support engineering and quality control efforts for Pivot's projects during construction and commissioning and will provide technical assistance as needed for operational assets. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing construction drawings, PVsyst reports, and commissioning documents to ensure projects meet the requirements of Pivot's Technical Specifications and industry best practices. This role will also coordinate with Independent and Owner's Engineers to address technical questions and collaborate with internal project management and finance teams to support project financing activities. The Project Engineer III will serve as a technical lead and will be expected to complete day-to-day tasks with only occasional supervision and support.
This position demands excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. The position will include frequent external interaction and requires a high degree of professionalism.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to launch their career in the growing renewables industry.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Support the development of project quality control standards, processes, and tools used in the engineering, construction, and commissioning of community-scale solar and energy storage systems.
- Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to address technical issues and ensure timely execution of project activities, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Conduct on-site and remote inspections on active construction sites and operational assets to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality control standards.
- Review and analyze engineering plan sets, equipment submittals, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory codes, and Pivot quality standards.
- Identify lessons learned and value engineering opportunities from construction projects.
- Coordinate with internal project management and finance teams to support project financing and diligence activities.
- Review and respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFI) with urgency and professionalism.
- Collaborate with Owner's Engineers and Independent Engineers to maintain strong working relationships and address project-related challenges.
- Assist Pivot's Operations and Maintenance team in reviewing operational asset production data and troubleshooting issues, as needed.
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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES - 4+ years of experience in community-scale solar PV and energy storage engineering and construction.
- Knowledge of photovoltaic system design, and battery energy storage system design. National Electric Code, International Fire Code, and other relevant building codes.
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical design and equipment.
- Knowledge of utility distribution requirements, equipment, and design.
- Working knowledge of PVsyst and system performance analysis.
- Knowledge of solar, battery energy storage, and electrical commissioning and testing standards and techniques. Especially the International Electrical Testing Association's Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications.
- Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing programs.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with an aptitude for professionally building trust and rapport.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Must have a constant sense of urgency and an "action-oriented" mentality with comfort operating in undefined spaces, and a desire to create systems to standardize undefined processes.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES - Four-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university; electrical, mechanical, or energy focus.
- E.I.T. certification or PE license.
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV System Inspector, or PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Certification.
- Extensive knowledge of solar and storage project construction means and methods.
- Experience reviewing EPC contracts for deliverables and technical requirements.
- Working knowledge of Procore and Smartsheet.
$100,000 - $160,000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date).
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
• Work from home stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
ABOUT PIVOT Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of
Denver's "Best Places to Work", we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
• Impact - We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
• Balance - Put family first; work hard/have fun
• Determination - Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
• Professionalism - Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
• Honesty - Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
• Kindness - Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other's successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
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