Solar Energy Specialist for Black & Veatch

Want to make a difference in the world? Then join a company that's doing just that! At Black & Veatch, you will be a part of creating innovative solutions to engineering challenges around the world while helping to bring environmental sustainability, clean air and water, reliable power and information to change communities for the better. At Black & Veatch, you'll be able to think bigger, go further, gain the rewards and reach higher in your career. As a global company, we welcome the contributions that come from cultural diversity brought by our professionals, and we believe this diversity makes a unique and exciting work experience. Ready to make a difference?

Responsibilities:
The Solar Energy Specialist will support the performance of solar and renewable energy projects covering multiple technologies. Areas of emphasis may include: Solar thermal electric and solar photovoltaics, including new and emerging technologies such as concentrating photovoltaics and dish Stirling technologies. The position will involve a wide variety of diverse assignments including: resource assessment, due diligence, siting, feasibility studies, new technology evaluation, project proposal evaluation, conceptual design, design review, performance estimates, and cost estimates. The position will entail interaction with clients including: utilities, energy project developers, financial institutions, energy end-users, investors, government agencies, and other organizations. Candidate will contribute to the authorship of reports, studies, and proposals. Help develop technical and economic analyses of projects and technologies using models built in Microsoft Excel. Assist with coordinating work with others in multidisciplinary teams. Prepare designs for assigned systems. This may include analysis, calculations, research, selection, layout, etc., necessary to develop required design documents. Manage data and prepare periodic analysis updates. Although the primary focus of the job will be solar energy projects, the position would include exposure to all renewable technologies: biomass, wind, geothermal, solar, hydro, etc.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly through formal reports, presentations, memoranda and e-mail. Must be able to function equally well in collaborative, multidiscipline teams, and self-directed independent assignments.
* Must be self-motivated, with an ability to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines.
* Should have some experience in solar energy projects. Should have an interest in all renewable energy technologies.
* Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel. Ability to develop Visual Basic macros preferred. Specialty computer skills including GIS, database design, scheduling, Monte Carlo analysis preferred, but not required. Strong writing and presentation skills. Experience with solar energy production modeling a plus.
* Bachelor's Engineering Degree required from an ABET accredited university. Masters degree or MBA would be beneficial. Some course work on energy systems, specifically some knowledge of renewable energy technologies preferred.

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Apply directly to Requisition Number 046907.