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SunPower Jr Project Engineering in Richmond, California
Summary of Role:
A project engineer manages the technical communication and quality of community development. This position will follow up on requests for T24 compliance, missing construction information, and building code research while working with individual builder needs. Knowledge of technical communication and relentless task tracking are essential for success.
A successful engineer in this role will understand all aspects of the community projects to coordinate clearly and maximize efficiency, work hard to track open items, and follow up with the appropriate party to deliver correct information on time. The position also requires strong interpersonal skills and impeccable task management.
This is intended to be an entry-level position in the solar industry and mid-size residential construction. The position involves learning solar construction management and solar design engineering as you advance in your role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Communicate effectively during daily interactions with clients to interpret their requirements and needs
Maintain quality control and reviewing plan sets for correctness and compliance
Communicate effectively with the account managers, operation managers, and other team members to aid and provide technical support
Generate process maps and related documentation
Creative, optimistic, and a team player
Create and maintain metrics and reports in various formats
Supports drafting by researching AHJ requirements
Updating and following up with T24 compliance
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline required
EIT in Mechanical Engineering
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD
0 to 2 years of experience in residential construction or the solar industry
Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software
Preferred Qualifications:
Salesforce reporting and data analysis proficiency
Highly proficient in AutoCAD
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline
Familiarity with home battery or microgrid applications
Understanding of the NEC and State Building Codes
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
At SunPower, we value the health and safety of all our team members. We support and encourage our employees to form a healthy and stable environment where they can succeed. Below we have listed the working requirements and environment for this role:
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for working hours
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable method
Able to position and move objects up to 10 pounds
Ability to learn solar through installation boot camps and training on platforms or roofs
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
The position requires travel with the potential of overnight stays between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Less than or equal to 30% travel.
Day-to-day work is completed in the office or remotely at personal computer M-F, first shift hours
Please note the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and in the geographical location noted. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,700/year to $103,100/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package including annual bonus eligibility, short and long-term incentives, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program which includes health insurance coverage, employee wellness, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and so much more. For more information, please visit our benefits site at https://us.sunpower.com/employees-benefits .
Diversity at SunPower: Equal Opportunity Employer
SunPower Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. SunPower's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.
SunPower is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.
Accommodation for Applicants
SunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: jobs@sunpower.com. Please indicate in the subject that line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.
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