About Altus Power
Altus Power is a leading U.S. clean power company, driving the commercial-scale solar economy through a fully integrated platform that invests in, constructs, develops, finances, owns and operates renewable energy infrastructure. With over 1GW of operating assets across 26 states, we’re delivering innovative, high-impact energy solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, financial institutions, households, municipalities and more.
A portfolio company of TPG Rise Climate and backed by financial partners like Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, we’re built for scale, accelerating the shift to reliable, local clean power for communities and businesses nationwide.
Headquartered in Stamford, Conn. - just a short train ride from New York City - we offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where passionate, mission-driven professionals come together to power a cleaner future. We lead with vision. We act with purpose. And we’re looking for smart, driven people ready to help power what comes next.
About the Position
Altus Power is currently seeking a highly motivated individual with the skills, experience, and aptitude to serve as a Solar Designer. This position will report into the Director of Engineering.
Responsibilities:
Solar Designer is a member of the engineering team that would be responsible for complete project design and engineering including the following:
- Solar system size and production assessments using Helioscope or PVSyst or similar software.
- Utility’s Interconnection applications with initial design schematics and equipment specs.
- Full solar system design including layouts, single- and three-line electrical diagrams, all equipment selection and specifications (disconnects, metering, reclosers, transformers, switchgear, data acquisition systems), wiring details and sizing, protection, grounding details, DC and AC systems.
- Review and coordination of structural, racking, civil, topological , survey layers.
- Assistance during construction with any RFIs and equipment submittals.
- Existing assets design review and coordination of any required equipment updates or substitutions, repairs or repowering.
- Visit sites as required.
Requirements:
- 4-year degree; preference for electrical engineering.
- 2 years of experience designing C&I solar arrays in the 1 MW to 10 MW size, ground and roof
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD and NEC electrical code.
- Preference for 1 year in storage design, PV Syst, Helioscope
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Work Life at Altus:
Our team is the asset we are most proud of. We aim to create a positive work-life balance.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Dental Insurance (100% of premium paid of Company's standard policy)
- Participation in 401k Plan
- Paid cell phone service on Company's plan
- Company paid lunch in the office
- Company paid membership to building gym
- Two monthly work from home days
Altus is unequivocally committed to the principles of equal employment.
