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Solar Electrical Project Manager

Overview: As a key member of the Engineering team, the candidate will be responsible for managing full set engineering drawings, one lines, wire schedules, PVsyst analysis and conducting solar project feasibility studies and drafting designs for solar system using AutoCAD as well as other design programs.

Responsibilities:

Managing/creating full set Electrical drawings for Utility and Commercial-scale Solar projects.
Electrical one-line diagrams, panel system designs and conducting PVsyst Analysis.
Creating PV Wire schedule and creating equipment detail sheets.
Gaining deep knowledge of PV system components like modules, racking, inverters and BOS.
Attending client meetings to effectively explain EVS, Inc.’s Electrical Engineering competence.
Having a good understanding of NEC 2017 and keeping up with emerging technologies.
Conducting site feasibility studies, commissioning site visits and meeting with utilities to understand their needs.

Qualifications:

Must be passionate about the renewable energy business, hardworking and thrive in the fast pace of a new department with tremendous growth potential in a stable Engineering firm. In addition, the Solar Project Engineer must possess:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Engineer/project manager for an engineering firm, EPC or Solar Developer
NABCEP Certification and Electrical Engineer-in-training (EIT)/PE highly preferred
In depth experience with AutoCAD, manual drafting, and electrical line drawing
Understanding of engineering and renewable energy systems
Excellent organizational skills: proficient with MS Excel spreadsheets and data management
An excitement for project development – a desire to create something new from plans
Ability to interpret site drawings and communicate effectively about them
Familiar with electrical components and electrical engineering
Understanding of solar photovoltaic systems including SCADA and monitoring systems
Background in Electrical/Mechanical engineering and some understanding of Medium and High Voltage AC
Understanding of ampacity calculations in AmpCalc, SKM or CYMCAP will be highly valuable but not required
Understanding of power studies in SKM or E-tap will be highly valuable, but it is not required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

To apply, please send resume to Jobs@evs-eng.com

Out of State Candidates:

For those considering relocating to Minnesota to join the EVS team, here is some information about our great state:

Minnesota – The Land of 10,000 Lakes boasts many attractions and activities, both in and out of the Twin Cities area such as, the Mall of America, the city of Duluth, the Boundary Waters, and a lively arts and brewery scene in Minneapolis.

Eden Prairie – EVS has been located in Eden Prairie for the past 20 years. The city of Eden Prairie, located just 10 miles southwest of Minneapolis, was rated by Money magazine as one of the “Best Places to Live” multiple times.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development published the video below to show the ways in which Minnesota has topped several recent national rankings.