Associate, Engineering

Title:                                   Associate, Engineering

Department:                       Project Development

Reports to:                         Engineering Manager

Direct Reports:                  N/A

Location:                            Seattle, WA or Madison, WI

FLSA Status:                      Exempt

Pay:                                     Salaried

About Us

We are a solar energy developer, owner and operator. OneEnergy delivers economically viable and consistently clean solar sites across diverse US solar energy markets. Our passion for solar power generation and energy storage projects drive us to excel each day.

Our hiring philosophy includes the conviction that diverse backgrounds bring great value. As a team, we harness our optimistic entrepreneurial spirit and foster camaraderie every day. This is what has grown OneEnergy into a remarkable company and a unique solar industry leader. 

Summary Description or Position Objective:

The Associate, Engineering participates in and leads utility-scale photovoltaic power plant designs. The position is part of a fast-paced and multidisciplinary team requiring excellent entry level engineering knowledge, AutoCAD drafting skills, and experience/coordination with land development. The position collaborates closely with our Engineering and Development teams on a diverse selection of solar projects. Our Associate, Engineering has advanced AutoCAD skills and brings technical skills and efficiency to our dynamic team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Downloading and compiling GIS layers into an AutoCAD base map.
• Interpreting USGS maps, FEMA maps, NRCS soil survey, National wetlands inventory, ALTA surveys, maps, and other information to identify site constraints and feasibility for solar.
• Applying GIS experience working with ESRI or AutoCAD products to incorporate geolocation into scaled layout drawings.
• Utilizing GIS or AutoCAD Civil 3D to analyze terrain and identify suitable slopes.
• Formatting drawing plots and maintain AutoCAD template files and standards for company.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create, and optimize, preliminary layout design of PV systems.
• Generating shape files and KMZ files.
• Working closely with project development teams to modify plans as site constraints evolve during project development.
• Designing and drafting electrical single line diagrams, including conductor sizing and overcurrent protection sizing.
• Preparing civil, mechanical or electrical details as required with support from engineering.
• Preparing Pvsyst energy production reports consistent with design assumptions
• Participating in interconnection study review and incorporate utility feedback to project design
• Working with senior engineers to practice coordinating directly with outside civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineering consultants.
• Developing a specialty knowledge or skill set to complement the existing team’s capabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Hands-on experience in construction or land development.
• Continuous interest in learning about cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and evolving field is required.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and proven organizational capacity to manage multiple projects is required.
• Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires frequent travel, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about 25-30% of working time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications Requirements (Minimum):

• Degree in a related engineering or technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and drafting in AutoCAD.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a professional environment.
• Strong AutoCAD drafting skills with experience utilizing layers, blocks, coordinate systems, dimensioning and industry standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or AutoCAD Map 3D a plus.
• Experience with Google Earth or other mapping/GIS tools, as well as use of online and public resources such as federal/state/county databases (e.g., to review land records and environmental factors that may affect project development) a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office/Office 365, Google Apps, and database tools required.

OneEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that respects and values distinct cultures, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. One Energy strives to create a work environment that fosters our core values of respect and integrity in our workplace and the communities where we work.