[Remote] Engineer, Solar / Senior Engineer, Solar
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TerraForm Power is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, focused on sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking a Solar Engineer to optimize solar facilities by planning and organizing engineering activities, coordinating with teams, and managing projects.
Responsibilities
- Optimize strategies for operating facilities and support repower
- Coordinate with internal teams and third-party engineering firms for special projects
- Participate in development of RFP’s, specifications and drawings, proposal review and contract award, tendering phase, quality assurance and finalization
- Support with contract administration to ensure compliance with permits, policies and codes
- Act as an engineering project manager for projects assigned
- Assist in capital and maintenance budget preparation and prioritize, plan and schedule of work budgeted
- Support with development, revision and quality control of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs, policies and procedures
- Review the preventive and corrective maintenance reports to ensure compliance and identify issues
- Assist self-perform teams in troubleshooting and repair, and equipment selection of solar equipment
- Propose improvements and evaluate new technologies to minimize operating costs, risk and potential losses and maximize potential generation
- Perform site audits and work with contractors and self-perform teams to improve the health of the sites
- Demonstrate a strong alignment with corporate values, including health, safety, security and environmental policy
Skills
- BS Degree in Engineering, electrical preferred
- 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Solar Operations & Maintenance, Development or Construction
- Familiarity with applicable OSHA standards
- Excellent inter personnel and facilitation skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft applications
- A strong personal commitment to continuous improvement
- Values excellence in safety and environmental
- Travel Expectation: 15-35%
- Experience in Energy Storage technologies is an asset
- Knowledge of National Electric Code, PVSyst, and other modeling software
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
- The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning.
- You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.
- Travel Expectation: 15-35%
Company Overview
- TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy in North America. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://terraform.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- TerraForm Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.