247Solar Energy Careers
247Solar Energy Careers
247Solar, Inc. envisions future generations living in a sustainable world powered by abundant, low cost, zero-carbon energy. We provide the first complete application of high-temperature, modular solar power with overnight storage, for cleaner renewable energy with higher yields. Founded by an MIT alumnus, we offer 24×7 solar power that’s truly emissions-free. We exist to provide exceptional, reliable, around the clock, zero-carbon energy in the fight against climate change and for a better future. As a team we are grateful and deeply committed to working passionately, tenaciously, and collaboratively – with heart.
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Senior Project Engineer – Renewable Energy
The Situation
The demand for 247Solar’s 24/7 systems that produce solar electricity, heat, and green hydrogen to industrial and utility customers is growing so fast we need an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Renewable Energy to engineer our commercial systems and then make sure that they get built and operate as engineered.
The Position
247Solar, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Renewable Energy to conduct all applications engineering and report to the CEO, Bruce Anderson. Spends ~95% of working time doing serious engineering, ie, not managing or doing administrative tasks.
- Leads, conducts, coordinates, and manages all engineering related to commercial applications, from feasibility studies through to testing and commissioning and subsequent operation, maintenance, and repair post-sale.
- Leads, conducts, coordinates, and manages all activities related to re-engineering equipment and systems to drive down manufacturing and deployment costs.
a. Leads “engineering for manufacturing” efforts.
b. Ensures that in-field lessons lead to rapid improvements.
c. Coordinates with
i. Product and system engineering
ii. Manufacturing and shipping
iii. Deployment and construction management - Stays abreast of future and new science, technology, and products that might compete and/or that may be potentially complementary with 247Solar’s.
Experience
Ideal
- Led, coordinated, and managed applications engineering for industrial and utility systems that use multiple clean energy technologies OR
- Was considered by his peers the top performer of their applications engineering team and is ready to advance to a more senior position.
- Formal engineering training, bachelor-equivalent degree or higher, eg, masters. Areas include power, mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering.
- 15+ years in renewable technology and applications engineering of power/heat projects and systems.
- Deep skills in FMEA, controls, systems modelling, Solidworks or comparable, etc.
- Deep skills in the latest team collaboration tools (e.g., video conferencing, document sharing).
Desirable
- Led, coordinated, and managed all technology, systems, and product development for a PV or other renewable energy company OR
a. Of a substantial portion of a CSP system OR
b. Of a related power or energy technology, systems, and product company. - 10+ years leading or being a key team member of CSP technology, product, and/or applications engineering teams.
- Ideally but not required, deep engineering experience in modular CSP systems.
- Experience managing virtual teams in multiple time zones and cultures.
- Diverse applicants (including all gender identities) from all countries are invited to apply.
- No specific location requirements, but willingness to travel because the 247Solar Engineering team is currently located in multiple locations in the United States and internationally.
- Experience with engineering related activities in multiple countries.
- Strong ability to focus on fellow team member development and team collaboration.
This job may be a great fit for you if you have:
- A passion for creating a sustainable world, with abundant, zero-carbon solar-fueled energy.
- Appreciation for a collaborative and trusting culture where shared success, direct communications, transparency, and mutual accountability are how things get done.
- Desire to travel to multi-national customer job sites and other engineering offices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good written and spoken English.
Working at 247Solar
As a senior team member of an early-stage company, the salary portion of compensation may not meet large-company levels. However, the base salary is competitive, and the Senior Engineer will be rewarded on the basis of the company’s future success and increased value.
At 247Solar, we offer:
- Competitive compensation with fixed annual salary plus equity incentives
- Flexible hours
- Career growth in a rapidly developing and growing company
- Incomparable job satisfaction from giving future generations a better future.
Will you join us?
If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Recruiting@247Solar.com by March 10, 2024.