SOLAR PV ENGINEER

SUMMARY: MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 3-gigawatts of solar, including 850 projects across 27 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Boca Raton, Florida and Madrid.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesPV plant optimization: Calculate the optimum GCR and DC/AC ratio value maximizing the feasibility of the projectSite Technical analysis: Identify main constraints of the site to get the buildable area.Electrical configuration: Calculate wiring sizing and carry out Single Line Diagrams in LV, MV and HV. Analyze utility requirements and apply to the electrical design.Select the main equipment according to the project needs in coordination with the Procurement team.Coordinate with other engineering resources, such as CAD designers, Civil, HV and Storage engineers.Support the Due Diligence (DD) team in the technical evaluation of new acquisition opportunities. Such evaluation will include work-streams such as: Review of conceptual designs prepared by other developers. Review of Site Characterization documents such as geotechnical reports, drainage reports, hydrology analyses, environmental, topographical, zoning, easements, wetlands etc. Stay current on latest codes, standards and new technologies along with jurisdictional/utility requirements and best installation practices. Prepare value engineering and risk analysis in support of acquisition bids. Work with Due diligence and Project execution on RFP proposals, building project costs and scope under various technical work-streams.Support the Development (DEV) team in green field development or after acquisition of a portfolio of development solar projects by coordinating design and engineering work-streams such as: Prepare value engineering and risk analysis. Direct and regularly interact with third party engineering providers and supervise the work from such resources in the development of preliminary, 30% and Issued for Permit drawing sets. Manage preparation of Civil and Electrical design drawing packages to support development work streams such as Interconnection, Environmental Permitting or Land Permitting. Coordinate between Energy Modeling function, PV Design function, external engineering providers, environmental, interconnection and land consultants for the creation of drawing packages and energy models. Support DEV team in interaction with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Interconnection Utility and Landowners.Skills/Attributes:3-5 years of experience in Solar Engineering with excellent understanding of solar project technical characteristics.MSc Electrical / Renewable Engineering required, specialized in Solar PV.Valuable experience in other technologies: BESS, Wind, H2.Software: AutoCAD, PVsyst, Excel, GIS, Global Mapper.US standards knowledge preferred: National Electric code (NEC), FERC, ISO rules.Experience in PV plant optimization and LCOE analysis.Knowledge in main equipment technical specifications (PV modules, inverters and trackers).Very organized and able to work both on a team as well as independently.Commitment to quality and highly developed sense of professional ethics.Previous experience in the US market and regulatory desired.MN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.