Renewable Energy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

People + Problem Solving = Progress

Excellence Through People! Take your career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do right by others.

What We Are Looking For:

Join us as we help shape the future of renewable energy infrastructure! We are seeking a Renewable Energy Technician to support our Renewable Energy Resources team in the design, analysis, and documentation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and microgrid projects. Preferred to have someone hybrid at one of our PSE offices, but open to remote candidates.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Support the design of commercial and utility-scale Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and microgrid projects ranging from 100kW to 100MW+.
• Assist Engineers with preparing project plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and technical documentation.
• Create and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD and related drafting/design software.
• Review engineering sketches, specifications, and project data to prepare accurate design deliverables.
• Perform drafting, calculations, and technical analysis to support renewable energy projects.
• Assist with developing energy production models using tools such as PVSyst, HelioScope, SKM, and ETAP.
• Support permitting activities, project documentation, and coordination with local authorities.
• Complete project documentation and update information within customer and internal software systems.
• Assist with design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards, client requirements, and project specifications.
• Support project tracking, estimates, and documentation to maintain alignment with project goals and budgets.
• Contribute to improving drafting standards, workflows, and engineering efficiencies.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in computer drafting/design utilizing AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Preferred Experience supporting electrical power systems within renewable energy, industrial, consulting, or professional services environments.
• Experience supporting Solar PV, BESS, microgrid, or other utility-scale renewable energy projects is highly desired.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, methods, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred.
• Proficiency with computer-assisted engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, MATLAB, PVSyst, HelioScope, or similar tools.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $62,621 - $77,771 annually.

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for one to five years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise.

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

PSE

(Power System Engineering)

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