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Solar Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer, Preliminary Design

Solar Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer, Preliminary Design

Moss & Associates (Construction)Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
9 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Solar Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer, Preliminary Design

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Company Overview

Moss is a national, privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The companys diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nations top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

Company Overview

Moss is a national, privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The companys diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nations top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss Solar Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer, Preliminary Design, will work in concert with the Engineering Services team in the development of preliminary design packages to ensure the success of the preconstruction teams. Cross-functional problem-solving is a key component of the everyday responsibilities of this role.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Create engineering design drawings for utility-scale solar PV power plants in AutoCAD / Civil3D.
  • Understand DC and AC systems and the interactions between the components, such as modules, racking, and inverters.
  • Maintain awareness of construction cost trade-offs as related to design considerations.
  • Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
  • Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts to translate technical concepts into engineering designs.
  • Understand the scope of work documents to ensure designs comply with all requirements.
  • Contribute to the review of internal and external design packages, including those prepared by third-party engineers of record.
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams of engineers to develop new design standards that account for emerging technologies, BESS integration, new client scope requirements, and lessons learned.
  • Understand Civil and Structural engineering design drawings as applicable to design implications.
  • Understand the construction applications of solar power plant design, including PV string sizing, DC and AC conductor and conduit sizing, and racking / tracker design and powering.
  • Own portions of the project lifecycle from design to construction support.
  • Provide mentorship and support to junior team members on the Engineering Services team.
  • Travel cross-country to perform site visits.
  • Capable of working as part of a team, with strong communication skills to ensure robust documentation and problem resolution.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, technical field, or related discipline is required; a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree is preferred.
  • 0-1+ years' experience for Project Engineer or 2+ years experience for Senior Project Engineer in the solar construction industry, or direct engineering management on solar construction projects. Solar experience is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical design, materials, and methods of construction in power systems.
  • Proven ability to work across multiple systems and manage design documentation.
  • Familiarity with CAD workflows and construction standards.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD / Civil3D, System Advisor Model, and Excel strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Fusion or other 3D Design software is a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) as it relates to utility-scale power plants is a plus.
  • Good communications and presentation skills, including the ability to organize and present complex technical information effectively in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Highly organized and able to multitask multiple projects at once.
  • Work hard, be nice, and have fun!

    • JOB TITLE : SOLAR PROJECT ENGINEER / SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

    JOB LOCATION : FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, OR TAMPA, FL

    CLASSIFICATION : FULL TIME EXEMPT SALARIED

    REPORTS TO : MANAGER, ENGINEERING SERVICES

    Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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