Applications Engineer
Currently accepting applicants in NJ, NY, and CT.
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.
We are seeking civil and mechanical engineers to join our project engineering team. We are looking for creative, intelligent, and driven professionals who want to make a positive impact on the planet. As an Applications Engineer, this individual will play a key role in designing, estimating, and qualifying for GigaWatts worth of Solar Capacity around the world. This is a prime opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop their professional skills and gain experience in the exciting market of Solar PV.
Applications Engineer Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions.
- Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion Interface with company staff, client commercial and technical personnel
- Draft technical prequalification documents (plans, assembly drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
- Propose, design and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
Applications Engineer Qualification/Requirements:
- Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 1 year of relevant engineering, project management, sales, or estimating experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
- Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
- Capability for navigating, interpreting and applying building code requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable
- working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Full-time
Location: Norwalk, CT/Hybrid
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Principals only. GameChange Solar does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline
- At least 1 year of relevant engineering, project management, sales, or estimating experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and reports
- Ability to work independently and reliably according to schedules and assignments
- Ability to navigate, interpret, and apply building code requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Self-directed, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with solar PV technology
- Excellent interpersonal skills
What We Do
GameChange Solar designs and supplies solar trackers, fixed-tilt racking, and balance-of-systems (BOS) solutions for utility-scale and ground-mounted solar projects worldwide. Its products and services span hardware, software, and engineering design, supported by innovative design, high-volume manufacturing, and customer-focused project support. The systems are built to install efficiently, perform reliably over decades, and help solar facilities optimize energy production as part of the transition to renewable energy.
