Sun Light and Power Project Engineer Richmond

Job Title: Project Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Status: Exempt

Does the thought of working for a Green Solar Technology company excite you? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest growing Green companies in the Bay Area. Long recognized as a great place to work, the company is ready for its next stage. Will you join us? Prime requirements are a strong interest in our technology, making California less dependent on fossil fuels, and a passion for building great client relationships. The position is a Project Engineer position reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Come and be a part of moving Sun Light and Power (SL & P), our small private company, to the next level! Although we are still small, we are not a start up; we are actually the pioneers of green solar technology and have been for over 33 years.

As an early player in a Green Tech space, there is a rich history in this organization. We are leveraging years of excellence and considerable experience to grow the company by 30 - 40% annually in recent years.

If you have strong engineering skills, green values personally and professionally, and want to grow with Sun Light and Power, then the SL & P Engineering Team would welcome the opportunity to meet you!

Company Profile:
Sun Light and Power (SL & P), The Bay Area's oldest installer of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic (PV) systems is experiencing rapid start-up like growth in the hot solar energy field. For further information on our organization, please see our website: www.sunlightandpower.com

Job Description:
Position has responsibility for coordination of all technical activities on assigned solar thermal and solar electric (PV) projects. Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable code, accepted engineering practices, and SLP standards; ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.

Responsible and accountable to ensure that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants, and that the requirements of the contract are being satisfied. Expected to have sufficient technical knowledge and awareness of details to be able to recognize when technical problems are developing in the various disciplines, and to initiate appropriate corrective actions.

While on a project, the Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager, who has ultimate responsibility for both the quality of SLP's deliverable and effective execution of project assignments.

Project Engineer has day to day interaction with the project manager on assigned project as well as interaction with all internal departments key to the project.

Typical Duties:
- Design photovoltaic systems
- Design solar thermal systems
- Visit project sites before and during construction to evaluate site conditions (coordinate with project manager)
- Project engineering schedules and forecasts
- Work with other SLP engineers to develop new tools, calculators, designs, standards, and evaluate new products
- Coordination and checking of engineering deliverables
- Monthly status reports and change orders
- Analyze rate structures, photovoltaic performance and photovoltaic systems to optimize value for clients
- Analyze construction process, work with construction on installation specifications
- Design electrical and structural components of photovoltaic
- Design plumbing and structural components of solar thermal
- Prepare sales, permit and construction drawings using AutoCAD
- Assist the Sales Department in preparing the pre-design for photovoltaic and solar thermal bids
- Develop sales presentation materials for commercial, residential, and affordable housing solar projects
- Assist in layouts for presentations
- Explore engineering commercial markets
- Work closely with Blake, Engineering Manager and Gary, CEO on special projects
- Work with Sales Team to design and/or modify the system
- Act as a liaison between the Sales and Operations Departments

Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical aspects of projects
- Accountable for the success completion of engineering projects
- Requires extensive regular contact with assigned Sales Consultant and Project Manager
- Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals
- Ensure effective engineering and communication to all parties involved

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 1 year experience with at least one of the following:


* Solar thermal
* Structural engineering
* Energy efficiency engineering
* Electrical engineering

- Obtainable knowledge through education and work experience is acceptable

Skills and Special Requirements/Licensing:
- AutoCAD highly desirable
- Experience in working with multiple discipline projects
- Excellent computer skills including using microsoft word, outlook, excel, salesforce.com, etc.
- California licensed engineer is preferred
- Background screening includes previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification

Work Environmental & Physical Demands:
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing duties of this job, this employee would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb up ladder or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, and controls.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required include: Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Job will generally be performed in the office, but may require travel to and visit at client's home or office, production facility or industrial/commercial/residential job site. Conditions will vary at each location but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
- Work may demand more than 40 hours a week on occasion.
- Open to candidates outside of Bay Area; however, relocation is not part of the offer package.

Compensation: Salary based upon skill level and experience
- Please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration to jobs@sunlightandpower.com. Please indicate the following on the subject area of your email: Project Engineer candidate