Job Description: You will be part of the project design team responsible for designing ground mounted utility-scale PV power plants capable of being installed, operated, and maintained at breakthrough cost levels, across North America.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide electrical engineering support in the design of utility scale solar power plant projects including project design, equipment specification, code compliance, technical research, leading to the preparation of complete permit submittal packages
• Create and redline AutoCAD drawings of PV systems including one line and three line diagrams
• Working knowledge of PV system components and sizing methods including their specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability
• Knowledge of safety features, grounding, disconnects, SCADA, system testing, and troubleshooting
• Able to support the generation of 1-line and 3-line schematics
• Working directly with component manufacturers, and our own Construction Team and their sub-contractors in the field
• Ability to creatively consider cost reduction ideas and strategies
• Well versed in all applicable codes (NEC, UL, NESC, CAS, IEEE, etc.)
• Able to trade efficiency, output, and costs to optimize system
• Preparation of permit submittal packages, bills of material, operational and maintenance procedures, safety plans, energization plans

Company Description:

Beck Energy is the world’s largest PV systems integrator, installing 269MW of utility PV power plants globally in 2010. Belectric, Inc. is the sister company to Beck Energy, for the North American market, and is leading the way photovoltaic power plants are designed, installed, operated, and maintained. We take a comprehensive approach to systems integration, design and installation processes, and building mutually beneficial and trusting relationships with our partners. We are committed to delivering turn-key, utility-grade solar power plants at grid parity pricing that provide the long term performance and reliability required by our customers.

Requirements

Experience required:

Minimum qualifications include:

• BSEE from an accredited University
• At least 2 years in utility PV system design
• Must demonstrate strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways
• strong AutoCAD skills a prerequisite
• must be self-motivated, extremely thorough, have excellent organizational skills, and professional integrity
• must be able to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines
• must have the ability to pick up concepts quickly and apply them in new situations
• must communicate effectively in both written and verbal mediums, to internal and external customers
• must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative, non-hierarchal environment that requires ownership of results

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Job Details

Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group, based in Huntington Beach, California, is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. Sharp is a world market leader in solar cell production, and offers modules for residential, commercial and utility applications. We are currently seeking the following professional to join our Service and Solutions Group (SSG) in support of our solar team.

Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Field Services & Support Engineer (Solar Systems) investigates and provides in-depth reporting on photovoltaic product quality, monitors photovoltaic system performance and undertakes site evaluations and field inspections. In addition, this role provides ongoing support to the Dealer / Servicer network and is accountable for maximizing customer satisfaction while ensuring high quality products and exceptional support. Suggests, recommends and implements strategies that will enhance the overall performance of the photovoltaic products and associated peripheral devices and service processes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with an emphasis on renewable energy and / or power generation; or minimum five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time is required. Preferable Qualifications: Extensive service and support related experience with Sharp and other brands of photovoltaic products at a complete system level. Possess and be able to demonstrate expert level knowledge in photovoltaic and other renewable energy product technologies. Demonstrated experience in reliability engineering and energy system maintenance and design. Advanced industry recognized certification applicable to renewable energy technologies. All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered.

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Job Details

Job Description:
In this solar photovoltaic systems sales role, candidate will be responsible for working with potential customers to define requirements for and the design of residential photovoltaic system installations. The successful candidate always looks to improve work quality, is highly articulate, self-motivated and a well organized closer that exceeds sales quotas with integrity. He/she communicates and shares information/methods with cross-functional team members to achieve organizational goals. This person also applies expertise to creatively solve difficult and challenging problems.

Responsibilities:
Achieve quarterly and yearly sales quotas for assigned area
Consistent interaction with customers providing design schematics and product information
Prospecting for and qualifying leads
Conducting site evaluations for potential clients
Estimating costs and pricing systems
Analysis of customers’ current and projected electrical usage, and financial ROI
Negotiating contracts
Deal processing and problem resolution
Develop technical expertise to compliment strong knowledge of solar energy industry and products
Communicating with project manager regarding system design

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors’ Degree from accredited university in Business, Finance or Engineering
2+ years experience in the specification, sales, design and analysis of photovoltaic systems
Expert fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCad
Excellent analytical skills with knowledge of finance/business concepts (ROI, NPV, Payback)
Understanding of general construction, electricity and electrical contracting
Knowledge of the solar marketplace, technology and industry
Ability to read, understand, and edit electrical and structural plans
Tireless personal initiative, entrepreneurial nature to drive toward solution and results
World class communication and customer service skills and experience
Proven track record in closing sales
Experience in business to consumer selling environments
Effectively educate the public about solar electricity
Communicate information both orally and in writing
Prioritize and complete a variety of simultaneous tasks

Other:
Preference given to LEED AP and/or NABCEP certified applicants
45-55% domestic travel within assigned area
Ability to work on roofs and ladders
No fear of heights
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Your resume must include your email address, phone number and physical address, education, experience including dates of completion (m/y), and contact info for at least three references. PLEASE NOTE: Any submitted resume lacking any of the aforementioned will be rejected.

Compensation will comprise of a base salary plus a competitive commission package. The commission package is designed to encourage high performers and does not contain a ceiling to earning potential. Performance based: Base salary plus bonuses but range is $70K to $120K
Health and Dental Premiums: 100% paid by company
Vacation: One week paid plus certain paid holidays
Retirement: 401K matching

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