Licensed Professional Engineer
About the Company
Terra Energy is a fast-growing residential solar installation company operating across Florida and Texas. As we scale our operations, we are building an in-house engineering team to support plan review, inspection services, and installation quality assurance — allowing us to move faster, maintain higher standards, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and installation crews.
About the Role
- We are seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on experience in residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and residential electrical to join our team as the cornerstone of our in-house engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a program from the ground up, serving three primary functions:
- Private Party Plan Review (PPR): Review and stamp residential solar PV permit packages on behalf of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), ensuring code compliance, structural adequacy, and electrical correctness.
- Private Party Inspections (PPI): Conduct final inspections of completed residential solar installations via live video call with on-site installers or by reviewing structured photo documentation packages. Issue inspection approvals in accordance with applicable Florida Building Code requirements.
- Internal Quality Assurance (QA): Develop and enforce Installation quality standards across all Terra Energy residential solar projects. Identify recurring deficiencies, provide feedback to field crews, and continuously improve internal checklists, SOPs, and training materials.
- Responsibilities
- Plan Review (PPR)
- Review residential solar PV permit packages for structural, electrical, and code compliance
- Stamp and sign engineered drawings for submittal to Florida AHJs
- Ensure designs comply with NEC, Florida Building Code, ASCE 7, and applicable utility interconnection requirements
- Coordinate with our design team to resolve plan check corrections and resubmittals
- Maintain familiarity with permitting requirements across Florida jurisdictions, including SolarAPP+ participating counties
- Inspections (PPI)
- Conduct real-time inspections via video call with field installation crews
- Review structured photo evidence packages as an alternative to live inspections where permitted by the AHJ
- Verify proper installation of racking, modules, conduit, wiring, disconnects, inverters, and energy storage systems
- Issue inspection approval or document deficiencies clearly and promptly
- Maintain inspection records, logs, and AHJ-required documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Develop and maintain internal QA checklists aligned with NEC, FBC, and manufacturer installation requirements
- Audit completed installations through photo review and periodic site visits
- Identify patterns in installation deficiencies and lead corrective action programs
- Collaborate with operations and field leadership to deliver installer training and feedback
- Contribute to continuous improvement of permit package templates, one-line diagrams, and design standards
- Qualifications
- Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license — Electrical discipline required; Civil/Structural a plus
- Minimum 3 years of experience designing or reviewing residential solar PV systems in Florida
- Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Florida Building Code (FBC), and ASCE 7 wind loading
- Experience with residential electrical systems, including service upgrades, load calculations, and interconnection
- Familiarity with Florida AHJ permitting processes and inspection requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Ability to perform remote video-based and photo-based inspections with clarity and confidence
- Proficiency with solar design software (Aurora, Helioscope, or equivalent)
- Strong communication skills — able to effectively coach field installers and interface with AHJ officials
- Required Skills
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) or PV Technical Sales (PVTS) certification
- Experience as a Florida-approved private provider for plan review or inspections
- Experience with SolarEdge, Enphase, or Hoymiles inverter platforms
- Knowledge of Florida utility interconnection requirements
- Familiarity with energy storage systems (battery backup) in residential applications
- Prior experience building or managing an in-house engineering function
- What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and compliant permit packages submitted efficiently.
- Consistent and reliable inspection approvals.
- Improved installation quality and reduced field deficiencies.
- Clear engineering standards and scalable QA processes.
- Strong collaboration between engineering, operations, and field teams.
- In Summary
- This role is for someone who enjoys building, improving, and leading technical excellence in residential solar.
- If you’re excited about shaping engineering processes, improving quality standards, and having a direct impact on company growth—this is that kind of opportunity.
- Recruitment Process
- Initial Contact (HR) – Quick introduction and role overview
- HR Interview – Experience and overall fit
- Hiring Manager Interview – Technical and operational deep dive
- Offer Letter – Final offer and next steps
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