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Senior Solar Energy Engineer - CMTA

CMTA, 2751 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of AmericaReq #1682

Friday, September 20, 2024

**CMTA, a Legence company**

CMTA ( is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.

**Location:** Fairfax, VA

The core business of our Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs). Simply put, our ESPCs are a viable way to upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget-neutral or even budget-positive way. The process diverts money already being spent on utilities and directs it into facility upgrades, covering scope development, design, bidding, construction management, commissioning, measurement and verification, and even ongoing energy management services. We have experience in designing the nations most energy efficient buildings, including many zero energy buildings. Our knowledge is unparalleled in the Guaranteed ESPC market, which allows us to dive deeper than our competitors.

**Job Description:**

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. This position will work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV systems for various clients of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.

**Desired Experience:**

+ 5-10+ years of experience - PV installations (small commercial and large commercial (50-1MW+).

+ NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required)

+ Knowledge of Installation of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications and monitoring systems. (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint ect.)

+ Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690.

+ Experience with PV Interconnection documents and ability to understand and sift through utility tariffs

+ Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, Helioscope ect.)

+ Ability to understand structural drawings & associated industry verbiage

**Desired Skills:**

+ Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is preferred but not required

+ Electrical engineering Ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (Wire & Conduit Sizing)

+ Energy

+ Solar Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components

+ Power Distribution Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems

+ Construction Familiarity with project management, project flow & deadlines

+ Design - Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & Other inverter products/design software

**Desired Education:**

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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**Health and Welfare Benefits**

+ Health and Welfare

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Prescription drug

+ Employee assistance program

**Personal Benefits**

+ Paid vacation

+ Company-paid holidays

+ Sick leave

**Financial Benefits**

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan

+ Company-paid long-term disability insurance

+ AD&D insurance

+ Life insurance

**About Legence**

Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company, is an Energy Transition Accelerator that provides advisory services and implementation focused on financing, designing, building, and servicing complex systems in mission-critical and high performance facilities. With five decades of expertise in the built environment, Legence has a proven track record of reducing carbon emissions, implementing renewables, lowering utility costs through efficiency consumption, and making systems run better at unmatched speed and scale. To learn more about Legence and its services, visit .

**Contingent Employment Statement**

Offers of employment for this role may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check and/or drug screen. Execution of screens will vary based on role requirements and Company policy. All background checks and drug screens will be done in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.

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**Other details**

+ Pay TypeSalary

+ Required EducationBachelors Degree

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