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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