Solar Project Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom CS Energy Full time

**Project Development Engineer Role at CS Energy**

CS Energy is seeking a skilled Project Development Engineer to join its team. As a key member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in evaluating, analyzing, and designing in-house development projects. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing and evaluating new site opportunities for development suitability based on internal guidelines and engineering best practices.
  • Evaluating existing PV designs for internal or third-party designs, identifying potential issues or opportunities for cost savings.
  • Developing layouts and electrical design packages for solar PV systems at various levels of detail for internal review, interconnection applications, stakeholder discussions, or permitting submissions.
  • Supporting project financing through technical due diligence requests and interfacing with financiers' engineers.
  • Performing energy production modeling for our development projects to help establish the most optimal project design that maximizes development value.
  • Providing value engineering solutions during development, pre-construction, and construction phases.
  • Coordinating with civil, electrical, environmental, and structural engineering firms to obtain detailed civil and environmental design packages from third-party vendors/firms that meet all contractual and permitting requirements.
  • Developing single-line and three-line diagrams with required electrical details for solar PV systems in accordance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, utility interconnection tariffs, and requirements.
  • Leading the project interconnection approval process as the primary point of contact with interconnecting utilities and ISOs from the application process through final design approval.
  • Attending meetings with clients, state and local permitting authorities, other project stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors regarding engineering and technical issues related to the solar PV system.
  • Developing technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering firms and contractors.
  • Coordinating electrical integration and interconnection of energy storage systems.
  • Mentoring and training team members on project design, interconnection, and energy modeling.

**Requirements and Qualifications**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A 4-year degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
  • At least 4 years of experience in solar PV design, design/build, or EPC field experience.
  • Experience in electrical interconnection design and coordination (LV and MV).
  • Experience in high-voltage design and coordination (highly desired).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and PVSYST.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional is an advantage.
  • PE License is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in ETAP, ASPEN, PSSE, or SKM power system analysis software is an advantage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**What We Offer**

CS Energy provides a great work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.



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