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.
As the Project Engineer, you will:
Review of 30%, 90%, As-built/IFC engineering drawings packages including Electrical, Civil, Structural and Communications
Reviewing technical documentation (EPC Contract, equipment specifications, warranties, electrical and thermal studies, etc.) during due diligence and construction stage.
Review critical project documentation including Geotech, ESA, Wetlands report and Interconnection Agreements, System Impact studies, hydrology report and corrosion reports during project engineering cycle.
Review and conduct Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)
Prepare value engineering and risk analysis
Review and design optimized Solar PV system including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
Direct and regularly interact with third party engineering provider/Owner’s Engineer or EPC and supervise the work from such resources in the development of IFC drawing sets
Review Energy estimate modeling reports from PVSYST and identify discrepancies.
Support technical RFI and Changer Order requests by doing technical evaluation
Coordinate with equipment vendors on all technical matters related to the key equipment for a given project
Support commissioning of new built sites
Be the leader in enforcing installation quality and MN8 standards building practices for new installs.
Gather technical lessons learned from DD, PE and AM interaction and update/improve MN8 Design Standards from time to time
Develop and maintain relationships with key equipment suppliers as well as regularly evaluate their product pipeline
Identify and evaluate technical enhancement opportunities working in conjunction with Asset Management, Technical Operations and other MN8 teams
Support Project Management Office (PMO) team in the development and improvement of technical related processes
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
3 years of experience in Solar Engineering with excellent understanding of solar project technical characteristics specially in Utility scale projects desired.
Expert knowledge of renewable energy engineering documents
Working knowledge of key renewable energy document types: project agreements and permits
Proficient in: AutoCAD, PVsyst, PlantPredict, Helioscope, Excel, Word, Smartsheet
Very organized and able to multitask effectively
Good communicator both written and verbal skill
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and determination to complete difficult projects.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
Highly developed sense of professional ethics and commitment to quality.
Ability to work both on a team as well as independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
How we set you up for success:
At MN8, we cultivate a culture of equity, through transparency and accessibility, where everyone thrives. We know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and floating holidays
401(k) with competitive employer match
Hybrid work schedule including a “work from anywhere” allocation
Parental leave
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, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Renewable Energy Power Generation
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