Senior Project Engineer – Renewable Energy

 

The Position

This position reports to the VP, Systems Engineering.

247Solar, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Engineer – Renewable Energy to engineer and develop our technology and solutions including

• Works directly with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers and suppliers to ensure system specifications are developed and documented.
• Manages control software generation process from concept to completion, integrating pumps, valves, engines, controllers, compressors, etc.
• Generates test plans to validate system operation and software quality assurance.
• Documents test results and present to engineers and managers.
• Responsible for system commissioning activities at customer site.
• Defines/Specifies HMI interfaces.
• Travels to test site to perform tests.
• Performs engineering calculations, including heat loss, efficiency, pressure drop, etc.
• Occasionally travels to other 247Solar locations to collaborate with other team members in the United States and Internationally.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Minimum 12 years of integrating different systems including pumps, valves, compressor, engines, generators, controllers, etc.
• Experience generating FMEAs and HAZOPs analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Master’s degree a plus
• Strong fundamental engineering skills (thermodynamics, fluids, energy, electrical)
• Demonstrated engineering skills developing products from inception to customer introduction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of defining instrumentation (flow, temperature, pressure)
• Demonstrated knowledge of P&IDs
• Labview programming experience a plus
• Experience testing power generation equipment in the field is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of the solar power or energy system is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of concentrated solar power technology (heliostats, energy storage, power generation) and its applications is a plus
• Desire to work in a small dynamic team.
• Must have excellent written and oral English communication skills.

This job may be a great fit for you if you have:

• A passion for creating a sustainable world, with abundant, zero-carbon solar-fueled energy.
• Appreciation for a collaborative and trusting culture where shared success, direct communications, transparency, and mutual accountability are how things get done.
• Desire to travel to multi-national customer job sites and other engineering offices.

Working at 247Solar

The chosen candidate can work from anywhere. Salary will be commensurate with local salary ranges for comparable positions. As a senior team member of an early-stage company, the salary portion of compensation may not meet large-company levels. However, the base salary is competitive, and the Senior Engineer will be rewarded based on the company’s future success and increased value in the form of a stock option plan. 

At 247Solar, we offer:

• Competitive compensation with fixed annual salary plus stock options.
• Competitive health care, vacation, holidays, etc.
• Flexible work location.
• Gain unmatched experience in a small dynamic company.
• High job satisfaction by working to make the world a better place.

Will you join us?

If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Recruiting@247Solar.com by September 30, 2024.