Principal Project Engineer, Engineering Standards

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.

About The Role

The Principal Project Engineer Engineering Standards will be responsible for establishing and managing the companys engineering standards specifications and best practices to ensure high-quality project execution. This role will collaborate with various cross-functional teams to create evaluate and continuously improve processes across project phasesfrom design through commissioning. The Principal Project Engineer will also oversee quality control lead training initiatives and act as a technical expert advising stakeholders on complex engineering issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and document streamlined processes for project engineering from initial design to commissioning.
• Continuously evaluate existing processes identify bottlenecks and propose improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs across all teams and provide training as needed.
• Develop manage and keep updated all the specifications technical templates standards and best practices for the company to ensure high quality throughput for the firms work.
• Develop and implement quality control processes to maintain the highest standards in system design installation and performance.
• Engage and onboard third-party engineering firms to work with Project Engineers on project engineering standards.
• Collaborate with the technology team to maintain and improve the Operations business applications platform.
• Evaluate site layouts and optimize designs at project award to consider constructability and project cost provide guidance to Project Engineers.
• Conduct technology reviews of new products and service offerings to provide the company with a competitive advantage.
• Act as the Companys technical expert and advise management project managers and project engineers on complex engineering topics.
• Work with Project Management Leads to optimize project resource planning scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensure timely completion of milestones and deliverables across all engineering teams within operations.
• Collaborate with Project Management Leads and HR to recruit train and onboard new team members.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and productivity.
• Generate regular reports on department progress resource utilization and performance against targets.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study preferred.
• 5 years project management experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
• Familiarity with solar energy systems EPC best practices quality and safety protocols.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software) AutoCAD PVSYST Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented self-starter.
• Professional engineering license (PE) preferred.
• Valid Drivers License occasional travel to various job sites required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• NABCEP Certification preferred.

$115000 - $140000 a year

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

Training / Professional development opportunities

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches events and stocked kitchens

Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore

Medical dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Required Experience:

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