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Solar Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, Preliminary Design

Moss, Fort Lauderdale

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national, privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work .

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

M oss' Solar Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer , P reliminary Design, will work in concert with the Engineering Services team in the development of preliminary design packages to ensure the success of the preconstruction teams . Cr oss-functional problem-solving is a key component of the everyday responsibilities of this role .

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create engineering design drawings for utility-scale solar PV power plants in AutoCAD/Civil3D.

  • Understand DC and AC systems and the interactions between the components, such as modules, racking, and inverters.

  • Maintain awareness of construction cost trade-offs as related to design considerations.

  • Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.

  • Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts to translate technical concepts into engineering designs.

  • Understand the scope of work documents to ensure designs comply with all requirements.

  • Contribute to the review of internal and external design packages, including those prepared by third-party engineers of record.

  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams of engineers to develop new design standards that account for emerging technologies, BESS integration, new client scope requirements, and lessons learned.

  • Understand Civil and Structural engineering design drawings as applicable to design implications.

  • Understand the construction applications of solar power plant design, including PV string sizing, DC and AC conductor and conduit sizing, and racking/tracker design and powering.

  • Own portions of the project lifecycle from design to construction support.

  • Provide mentorship and support to junior team members on the Engineering Services team.

  • Travel cross-country to perform site visits.

  • Capable of working as part of a team, with strong communication skills to ensure robust documentation and problem resolution.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or related discipline is required ; a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree is preferred.

  • 0-1+ years' experience for Project Engineer or 2+ years' experience for Senior Project Engineer in the solar construction industry, or direct engineering management on solar construction projects. Solar experience is required .

  • Knowledge of electrical design, materials, and methods of construction in power systems.

  • Proven ability to work across multiple systems and manage design documentation.

  • Familiarity with CAD workflows and construction standards.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil3D, System Advisor Model, and Excel strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of Autodesk Fusion or other 3D Design software is a plus.

  • Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) as it relates to utility-scale power plants is a plus.

  • Good communications and presentation skills, including the ability to organize and present complex technical information effectively in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Highly organized and able to multitask multiple projects at once.

  • Work hard, be nice, and have fun!

JOB TITLE: SOLAR PROJECT ENGINEER/SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, OR TAMPA, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, ENGINEERING SERVICES

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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