Photovoltaic Industry Electrical Power Engineer Position
By Brett Bumeter - 23.05.2008
Description:
The DC electrical power generated by the Amonix High Concentration Photovoltaic system must be converted to ac power and transferred to the utility grid. The electrical power engineer will conduct an electrical field cost/performance optimization design study. This study will consider inverter size, field voltage level, transformer locations, lightning protection, grounding system, breaker protection, providing electrical power to the tracking control system, etc. The output of this study will be a generic field wiring design that can be used on different size fields.
Requirements
- Responsible for modifying the generic design of the field power wiring for each project site.
- Review customer specifications and other site specific requirements to ensure successful installation and implementation
- Prepare electrical field power construction work packages,
- Obtain, review and select bids from electrical contractors
- During site installation, you will be required to be onsite part time to answer questions on the electrical installation and inspect the field wiring installation to verify that it is installed per the specifications.
Other Duties
- project budgets
- contract execution
- provide support from pilot to commercial
- Other job related duties as assigned.
Education, Competencies and Qualifications
- 4 Year Engineering Degree in related field or combination of education and training and work experience
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes
- Proficiency in, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Company
Join the Leader in Solar Electric Power Technology and Shape the Future of Renewable Energy
AMONIX, a leader in Solar Electric Power Technology, is ready to commercialize its unique and efficient high-concentrator system. New senior career positions are created as needed, offering excellent opportunities for personal contribution and growth. Competitive salary, benefits and aggressive stock option plans make these opportunities very attractive.
Amonix pioneered concentrator PV technology and is the world leader in the field. We are transitioning our focus from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and installing our systems for utility scale networks. Amonix’s proprietary technology can go into large volume production quicker and with lower capital requirements than any other PV technology. The Company is focused on the large power producers in the Southwestern U.S. In these areas, there is a high level of direct sunlight that maximizes the cost advantages of the Amonix system. Public utility commissions in these areas have mandated a minimum requirement for solar energy production as part of the energy portfolios of the utilities they regulate. The Company has begun to produce modules for public utility companies and plans to continue to penetrate this market over the near term.
Relocation:
Within USA
Location:
Seal Beach, CA and Torrance, CA
Compensation:
DOE
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