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About the Company:
Our client is a leader in the solar panel industry, providing high-quality solar solutions and technical services. They are focused on innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service while building long-term relationships with their customers and partners.
About the Role:
We’re hiring a
MEP Engineer
to support solar installation projects from technical planning through completion. This is a hands-on technical role combining electrical/system design, project coordination, material planning, and field support. You’ll develop installation scopes, create accurate bills of materials, review designs, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide field teams with the guidance they need to execute projects successfully.
What You’ll Do:
Develop detailed scopes of work for solar installations using drawings, site surveys, and project plans.
Create and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) aligned with project designs and installation requirements.
Review system designs and installation details and resolve technical gaps before projects reach the field.
Coordinate projects from technical planning through installation completion, tracking schedules, milestones, responsibilities, and quality.
Troubleshoot electrical, installation, and structural issues and provide practical guidance to field crews.
Guide installers and electricians through inspections, service calls, and technically complex situations.
Coordinate technical requirements, scope changes, and design updates with field teams and internal stakeholders.
Conduct occasional job site visits to verify conditions and support installations or escalated technical issues.
Identify recurring field issues and recommend improvements to designs, scopes, materials, and installation workflows.
Support field training by explaining technical requirements and troubleshooting best practices.
Must-Have Requirements:
2–5 years of experience in engineering, electrical design, technical support, project management, or related roles.
Strong electrical or technical engineering background.
Experience with electrical, solar, construction, or related system design.
Ability to translate drawings, system designs, and site information into clear installation requirements.
Experience developing scopes of work and accurate BOMs.
Experience coordinating projects, schedules, responsibilities, and deliverables through completion.
Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
Strong communication and coordination skills across field and internal teams.
Proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and time-sensitive issues.
Availability to work Monday–Friday, either 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 12:00 PM–9:00 PM Central Time.
Nice to Have:
Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience as an Electrical Designer, Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer, or similar technical design role.
Experience developing installation scopes and BOMs for electrical, solar, or construction projects.
Training or coursework in Solar PV systems.
NABCEP certification or electrical license.
Experience in construction, solar, or home improvement industries.
Familiarity with electrical and building codes.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation
: Competitive USD salary based on experience, skillset, and interview performance.
3 weeks of PTO.
100% remote contractor role.
Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Opportunity to work with a U.S. industry leader in clean energy