*Background:*

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Summit Energy, founded in 2020, is quickly emerging as a leader in the engineering, procurement, and construction of solar photovoltaic, energy storage, and hybrid solar and storage projects within California. Our company, based in California, has teammates from around the US with backgrounds ranging from project management to engineering to electrical construction. Our focus is on supporting our clients in the successful construction of renewable energy projects, which contribute to a clean energy transition and alternatives to conventional centralized utility power generation. As a member of Summit Energy, you will be part of a growing, fast-paced team focused on excellence in construction and project delivery, while maintaining a psychologically safe working environment and a healthy work-life balance.

*Summary: *

This position will be focused on the commissioning and operation of smaller utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) projects for commercial and industrial applications. Tasks will range from initial construction design reviews and detailed equipment specifications to relay and meter programming, as well as engineering support for projects during operations and warranty periods.

*Duties: *

* Assist in the review of solar PV and BESS projects, focusing on the design and equipment layouts/specifications for the protection and controls aspects of projects. * Review equipment specifications in accordance with Summit Energy's design standards. * Review existing ETAP site design files, produce relay and meter setup files, and support onsite commissioning activities with qualified electrical worker staff members. * Lead the technical performance review of operating projects via time series data analysis to support warranty period operations. * Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to create cohesive site testing plans that incorporate elements from electrical engineering, construction staff, and other subcontractors involved with the projects. * Maintain relevant knowledge of national codes and standards as applied to renewable energy system projects. * Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with the project’s commissioning and testing throughout the project life cycle. * Perform other duties as required under the guidance of professional engineering staff and senior electrical engineers.

*Required Qualifications: *

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in protection and controls; *or* at least 10 years of experience in protection and controls without an engineering degree. * Experience with protection and controls using SEL, Beckwith, or other relay and metering equipment. * Ability to travel to sites as needed to support project commissioning activities within California, approximately 2 times per month. * Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code. * Strong attention to detail and quality-centric work ethic. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Self-motivated and committed to excellence.

*Preferred Qualifications: *

* 3+ years of progressively responsible work experience in the solar PV engineering design space, renewable energy field, or comparable technical field. * Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. * ETAP or equivalent electrical modeling experience. * Construction experience.

*Work Authorization:* Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We participate in E-Verify and use it to complete remote I-9 employment eligibility verification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday

Application Question(s): * Do you have experience with protection and controls using SEL, Beckwith, or other relay and metering equipment?

Education: * Bachelor's (Required)

Experience: * Photovoltaic systems: 1 year (Preferred) * ETAP: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel: * 25% (Required)

Work Location: Remote