Solar Engineer

Job Title:  Solar Engineer
Location: El Segundo, CA or Remote (USA)
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: $115k - $130k base salary + annual performance bonus

ABOUT COAST

Coast (“Coast” or the “Company”) is a rapidly growing commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar energy firm. By offering innovative systems which provide dependable solar energy to commercial businesses, Coast is disrupting the way commercial building owners purchase electricity.

Through the backing of its financial sponsor, Crosstimbers Capital Group, Coast expects to finance, develop, own, and operate $400+ million of commercial solar and energy storage projects across the United States over the next several years. Coast owns the solar systems installed on the roofs of commercial buildings and sells solar electricity to building owners at a rate typically less than their current electricity provider. We are looking for talented, results-oriented, self-starters who will consistently deliver exceptional results to our customers and investors in pursuit of becoming the leading C&I solar provider in the United States.  

COAST’S BELIEFS ABOUT PEOPLE

We believe people should feel appreciated and part of a broader—mission-based organization—where their experience and talents are nurtured, and their full potential is realized.  Coast seeks to cultivate a culture that enables talented individuals to thrive by autonomously utilizing their unique abilities and extraordinary work ethic within a highly collaborative environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and teamwork. We view it as one of our greatest responsibilities to enable, lead, and help individuals grow into their best versions. Our team shares a common vision of becoming the best version of ourselves and building the best company we can create while transitioning our country to clean, renewable energy.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND REQUIREMENTS

Coast has identified the need for an Solar Engineer to play a pivotal role in the technical development of solar and storage projects across both early and late-stage project development. Responsibilities include:

Early-Stage Development Support:

• Generate preliminary system designs and production models to support Coast’s Origination team
• Conduct site evaluations and site walks, providing technical support and communication with customers during initial project phases
• Research industry trends, new equipment, and evolving codes and standards to ensure the latest knowledge is integrated into designs
• Collaborate with Coast’s Origination team to offer engineering and economic-based solutions that directly impact project success
• Develop layouts, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), and equipment evaluation/selection for PV + BESS systems

Project Estimation:

• Drive project estimation by providing cost analysis, layouts and design specifications
• Create and maintain labor and material cost sheets for accurate financial model inputs and true-to-design project estimating
• Evaluate contractor bids and advise on the accuracy of project estimates

Field Work and Travel:

• Prepared and excited to be in the field as necessary for site evaluations and walks
• Attend industry conferences and maintain industry connections with manufacturers and vendors
• Include periodic travel to office if remote, Tuesday-Thursday in office if local.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of PV design and project estimating experience for C&I projects at a solar EPC, including C&I rooftop, carports, ground-mounts
• Experience designing PV+BESS systems, microgrids and/or EV chargers
• Proficiency with PV design and production modeling tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, AKRA 360, PVCAD, PVcase, etc.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Energy Tool Base
• Experience performing site walks and site evaluations
• Highly detail-oriented and organized individual
• Innovative and organized self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Trustworthy, empathetic, and relationship-oriented individual
• Energetic and driven personality who thrives in a high-paced, dynamic, small-company environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and NABCEP certification preferred