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We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.\nSummary:\nThe Sr. Engineer IV - Solar Engineering provides solar PV performance and design expertise on utility-scale solar and solar plus storage projects during the development, design, construction, and commissioning phases.\nThis role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.\nRequirements:\nServes as a lead Solar Engineering subject matter expert for internal departments, including development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and engineering (civil, electrical, SCADA, and engineering delivery).\nLeads the evaluation and resolution of complex technical issues with clients, developers, engineers, procurement, subcontractors, and construction. Communicates material risks and recommendations to leadership.\nDrafts, reviews, and approves contracts, exhibits, scopes of work, and technical documentation related to design, energy yields, commissioning, testing, and performance.\nLeads analysis of plant and equipment performance using SCADA, MET, inverter, tracker, meter, and DC collection data to identify underperformance, data-quality issues, and likely root causes.\nDevelops and maintains engineering data structures, equipment hierarchies, mappings, and validation workflows that connect design, commissioning, SCADA, and performance information.\nLeads technical roles with clients, internal leadership, and procurement on technical items that inform commercial design decisions related to risk management.\nCoordinates engineering priorities, assignments, subconsultant activities, and progress to maintain project schedules, quality requirements, and conformance with contract documents. Leads technical feedback to clients and subcontractors based on the review of external design documentation, including design basis, overall site plans, energy models, contractual exhibits, and performance test results.\nWorks closely with clients and construction teams to guarantee delivery of a quality PV system that meets contractual expectations.\nGenerates and responds to design RFIs related to design and project performance.\nLeads the creation and continuous improvement of team templates, tools, processes, scripts, calculators, visualizations, technical specifications, analysis methodologies, test procedures, and standardization and automation of workflows.\nProvides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the solar engineering team.\nCoordinates with Development on preliminary layouts, technology assessments, and basis of design. Drafts, reviews, and approves standard processes that impact team templates and workflow.\nAttends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.\nComplies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nPresents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.\nProvides support to construction during the construction and commissioning phases. \nReviews work instructions periodically to ensure compliance with industry and client standards.\nDevelopsnew methods and standards for Group design activities.\nSafety:\nFollows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly. \nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Engineeringor a related field of study required. Master’s degree preferred.\n8or more years of progressive experience, including utility-scale PV engineering and technical expertise related to site feasibility, energy modeling, major equipment selection, and site layoutisrequired.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally 5 to 15% required.\nMust possess a valid Driver’s license.\nStrong oral and written skills.\nTechnical writing: Drafting reports, papers, and assessments to a high standard\nAbility to communicate issues and to communicate complex technical issues to peers across internal departments, suppliers and clients, and a non-technical audience as required.\nClear and concise writing.\nNegotiation skills.\nInterpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in a team environment.\nAbility to organize and prioritize work. Project management and time management skills, including balancing multiple Projects under tight deadlines and establishing and maintaining good relations with internal team members and clients.\nAbility to think analytically. \nAdvanced /Expert level Knowledge in:\nPV plant performance analysis, energy modeling, expected-versus-actual evaluation, uncertainty analysis, and regression methods.\nEngineering review of equipment hierarchies, design drawings, SCADA tags, data mappings, and large time-series datasets to support performance diagnostics and project decision-making.\nPV Plant Capacity and Operational Testing \nNational and international codes and standards applicable to PV design, construction, commissioning, and testing, including NEC, NFPA, ASTM, IEC, IBC, ASCE, and NETA requirements. PV Electrical Design \nDesign for Constructability \nInstallation and Application \nSolar Industry best practices\nMajor equipment specification, selection, and application, including modules, inverters, trackers, MET stations, meters, SCADA systems, and DC collection equipment.\nAbility to lead the team members and advise clients regarding performance analysis, solar Project design/development, module/inverter/tracking system technology selection.\nAbility to lead the team on risks and opportunities for incorporating new technologies into PV designs and performance modeling.\nExperience with Design Software: \nAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D\nPV simulation software PVsyst,SAM, PVfarm, and Solar Resource Compass\nGlobal Mapper or GIS software\nPython-based data analysis and automation, including processing, validating, visualizing, and reporting large engineering and time-series datasets.Statisticsincluding uncertainty analysis and regression models.\nMS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) \nFunctional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, customer focus, prioritization, and continuous improvement.\nAnticipated base salary range:$127,000 - $158,000\nThe final agreed upon compensationis based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.\nRES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:\nMedical, Dental and Vision\nHealth Savings Account with employer contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts\n4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life\nShort and Long TermDisability\nAccident, Hospital, and Critical Illness\n401 (k) plan with 6% company match\n4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays\nTuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement\nVolunteer and Charity Matching\nPaid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nEmployee Discounts and Wellness programs\nWellness Reimbursement\nPhysical requirements and environment:\nThe work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.\nOccasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.\nFrequently: Standing is required.\nConstantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting isrequired.\nRarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.\nOccasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.\nWe maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.\nRES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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