Job description
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
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Summary: Tetra Tech is seeking a Solar Engineer for our electrical team to support and perform the project and engineering design and execution. The solar engineer will be responsible for the utility scaled solar systems design and calculations (DC/AC systems), analysis of generation and storage energy systems, cost evaluation and benefits of BESS, life cycle estimation, equipment and vendor selection and sizing analysis, engineering and technical aspects for the design of solar and BESS and related equipment to ensure quality, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Your Role:
- Create technical documentation, specifications, operating procedures and troubleshooting support for Solar and BESS assets.
- BESS modeling including system sizing, load profiles, life cycle estimation, augmentation plans, etc.
- Perform DC systems and BESS electrical designs, SLDs, drawings, and other deliverables.
- Perform solar system losses and voltage drop study, cable sizing and thermal ampacity calculations, power flow study, arc flash analysis, and reactive power study.
- Develop solar systems design and construction standards based on the latest safety and reliability industry practices.
- Collaborates with the Development team in the preparation and coordination of proposals/RFIs, bills of material, evaluation of product technical data, and other marketing efforts.
- Review internal and external design documents and provide feedback on concept and code compliance, adherence to contract requirements, constructability, cost optimization and other factors for a complete and accurate design package.
- Support the Interconnection team to get ready all the documentation required for the different Utilities.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Required -
- PE License or ability to obtain in 1 year.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in electrical design/PV solar, including a minimum of 6 years of BESS design and energy storage conceptualization.
- Advanced understanding of the NEC, IEEE, IEC, and UL (UL1741SA, UL 1973, UL 9540, UL9540A) requirements relevant to solar BESS/PV systems and other associated codes.
- Advanced understanding of best practices for battery systems and integration with PV solar systems
- Proficient in computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system, AutoCAD, PVSyst, ETAP, and SKM.
- Must be an effective communicator and leader to success in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
- A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred -
- Preferred MSc in Power Systems or Renewable Energies.
- Knowledge of construction processes and practices including electrical, structural, and mechanical.
- Able to manage multiple project efforts, prioritizing tasks and resources.
- Experience with cost/benefit analysis.
- Experience with medium and high voltage systems.
About Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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