Solar Engineer (remote)

14324 - Solar Project Engineer (remote) -

Juno Beach, FL Start Date:

ASAP Type:

Temporary Project Estimated Duration:

12+ months with possible extensions

Work Setting:

Remote within Florida preferred. Travel to Juno Beach will be required periodically, with more frequent visits during the first 3-6 months. Up to 25% travel may be required. 19561 (onsite)

Required:

Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client's site in Juno Beach, FL (required); Experience with electrical systems (required); Experience with engineering in solar power generation or utility-scale power industry (5+ years); Experience with utility-scale inverters and power electronics; Experience with troubleshooting solar inverter fault codes and root-cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Bachelor's Degree in other engineering discipline with equivalent experience with electrical systems

Preferred:

Experience with solar inverters (2+ years); Experience with operations support or control center environments; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; Six Sigma Green Belt certification;

Responsibilities:

Develop and refine troubleshooting guides for top fault codes across all inverter technologies and maintain fault code database and Do Not Reset (DNR) lists; Serve as primary technical liaison between the Solar Inverter Fleet Team, ROCC, and CWE, acting independently on technical matters; Complete process improvement assignments and interface with individuals and OEMs within and outside the organization regarding technical matters; Support component failure rate analysis, development of work plans, and countermeasures for recurring issues; Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures at solar sites; Provide assistance to field technicians and ROCC operators with troubleshooting inverter and other solar issues; Support responses to regulatory bodies for data requests. 19059/19346

Required:

Engineering experience (5+ years) Experience managing third-party engineering contractors responsible for developing engineering design packages for energy or infrastructure projects Experience supporting engineering design and construction of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects Experience performing engineering work across multiple disciplines (electrical, structural, civil, or materials engineering) Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Discipline can be electrical, civil, mechanical, aerospace, or chemical.

Preferred:

Experience with engineering and project management on utility-scale solar projects Experience with DG/commercial solar, wind, BESS, combined cycle, nuclear, hydrogen, substation, or transmission projects Experience applying value engineering principles to balance reliability, cost, and performance on large capital projects Experience outside of the power industry (aerospace, civil/stormwater, etc) Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage third-party engineering contractors responsible for developing engineering design packages for solar projects.
• Support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle from concept development through construction and final commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering efforts with internal teams and external stakeholders including environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project management.
• Conduct technical analysis, engineering reviews, and project coordination for utility-scale solar and related energy infrastructure projects.
• Apply value engineering principles to optimize reliability, cost, and performance of project designs.
• Support project management activities including schedule tracking, stakeholder coordination, and engineering deliverables.
• Assist with engineering design reviews, documentation, and coordination to ensure alignment with project requirements and industry standards.

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Required:

• Engineering experience, with demonstrated technical ownership on complex, externally delivered projects (5+ years);
• Experience supporting engineering or project delivery for large, multi-disciplinary projects, ideally in energy, infrastructure, or other capital intensive industries;
• Experience interpreting technical specifications and project agreement requirements, and translate them into clear, executable engineering scopes;
• Experience coordinating across cross functional internal teams (e.g., engineering, project management, procurement, development, legal, or similar) to support timely and compliant project execution;
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders such as customers, EPC contractors, vendors, or partners in technically and commercially sensitive environments;
• A valid driver's license.
• Bachelor of Science in

Engineering Preferred:

• Engineering or project management experience on utility scale solar projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Serve as the engineering lead for customer-contracted BOT solar projects, overseeing technical execution from proposal support through construction, commissioning, and warranty while ensuring compliance with contractual performance and milestone requirements;
• Lead technical input for proposals and customer negotiations, including development and refinement of technical contract documents, evaluation of customer-driven requirements, and representation of NEER in live, commercially sensitive technical discussions;
• Manage and coordinate third-party engineering and construction contractors, ensuring design and construction activities align with negotiated agreements, applicable codes, and NEER quality standards;
• Translate executed contract requirements into clear internal scopes of work, coordinating across engineering, project management, procurement, development, legal, and other stakeholders to enable compliant, timely project delivery;
• Maintain direct customer and Independent Engineer interface throughout project delivery, supporting technical reviews, responding to information requests, and guiding resolution of scope clarifications and technical disputes;
• Apply value engineering principles to balance cost, schedule, reliability, and performance across multidisciplinary systems (electrical, structural, civil, materials) without compromising contractual obligations;
• Support schedule, budget, and milestone-driven execution, identifying technical risks, tracking progress against contractual deliverables, and recommending solutions to protect payment events and minimize liquidated damages exposure. Why apply?
• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn the newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client's wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple project extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client's site;
• Get extra cash by participating in the Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time