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This position will focus on the design, development, and optimization of utility-scale solar PV layouts. The successful candidate will combine PV system design knowledge with energy modeling to evaluate layout alternatives, equipment configurations, and site constraints and develop efficient, constructible, high-performing PV designs.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and optimize utility-scale solar PV layouts from conceptual design through detailed engineering.\nEvaluate site constraints, topography, grading, setbacks, environmental constraints, and equipment requirements to maximize developable capacity and energy production.\nOptimize key PV design parameters, including:Module and tracker selection\nRow and table configuration\nRow spacing and ground coverage ratio (GCR)\nDC/AC ratio\nInverter loading\nModule string sizing and configuration\nTracker block and inverter/PCS configurations\nEquipment placement\n\nDevelop and maintain PVsyst models to support layout development and design optimization.\nEvaluate the effects of terrain, near shading, electrical losses, mismatch, soiling, weather data, and other loss assumptions on energy production.\nPerform sensitivity analyses to understand the production impacts of alternative layouts and design configurations.\nWork closely with Timmons Group’s civil and electrical engineering teams to balance energy production, grading, constructability, electrical design, and overall project efficiency.\nCoordinate PV layouts with roads, stormwater facilities, substations, collection systems, wetlands, buffers, and other site constraints.\nEvaluate module, inverter, and tracker technologies and incorporate manufacturer-specific requirements into project designs.\nSupport preliminary DC collection design, stringing, inverter loading, and equipment sizing.\nReview client, developer, and EPC layouts and identify opportunities for improved site utilization or performance.\nSupport projects from feasibility and conceptual layout through IFC engineering.\nDevelop and improve internal PV design, modeling, optimization, and QA/QC standards.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related technical field.\n4+ years of utility-scale solar PV design, layout, modeling, or engineering experience.\nStrong experience developing and optimizing utility-scale PV layouts.\nProficiency with PVsyst.\nStrong understanding of:Single-axis tracker systems\nPV modules and inverters\nDC collection systems\nModule stringing\nDC/AC ratios and inverter loading\nGCR and row spacing\nTerrain and shading effects\nElectrical and system losses\n\nAbility to understand and work with topographic, environmental, civil, and electrical design constraints.\nAbility to evaluate layout alternatives based on more than MW capacity alone, considering energy production, grading, constructability, and electrical implications.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively with multidisciplinary civil and electrical engineering teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced experience with PVsyst and utility-scale PV energy modeling.\nExperience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or specialized solar layout/design software.\nExperience with tracker manufacturer layout requirements and design tools.\nExperience with Python, pvlib, or other tools used for PV analysis or design automation.\nFamiliarity with utility-scale BESS and solar-plus-storage design.\nExperience supporting EPC, developer, EoR, or Owner’s Engineer projects.\nEIT certification or PE licensure is a plus.\nThe requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWe are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.\nTimmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.\nTimmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 22 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. 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