SMRUTI LANDAGE
Boston,MA
Summary
NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional with extensive experience managing solar portfolios across North America and Europe. Proven track record in enhancing system uptime and ensuring regulatory compliance through effective operational oversight and strategic asset management. Designed and engineered both residential and commercial solar systems, successfully overseeing projects from inception to completion.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Renewable Energy Asset Manager
Amazon.com Services
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed multi-region solar PV portfolios across North America and Europe, ensuring high system uptime and compliance with regulations and contracts.
- Owned end-to-end operations and maintenance activities for Northeast regional solar portfolio, overseeing performance, execution, and compliance.
- Improved asset performance through data-driven monitoring, trend analysis, and root cause analysis, facilitating better decision-making for operational improvements.
- Traveled extensively across Northeast region to verify electrical safety and operational reliability of PV systems ranging from 600 kW to 7 MW, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Managed site transitions from construction to operations and maintenance, validating handover data and training site-level managers on operational requirements to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated emergency response during site shutdowns, ensuring swift collaboration with utilities, vendors, site teams, and senior leadership to minimize downtime.
- Acted as primary liaison among site managers, safety teams, legal stakeholders, asset owners, vendors, and construction teams.
- Reviewed and approved monthly PPA invoices, ensuring billing accuracy and contract compliance to support financial integrity and operational performance.
Solar Technical Infrastructure Program Manager II
Amazon.com Services
Boston, Massachusetts
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Performed preventive maintenance oversight on solar and battery installations per electrical code and OEM standards across North America.
- Performed corrective maintenance on solar installations to ensure compliance with code and OEM standards.
- Analyzed onsite issues and system performance through BMS and monitoring platforms to enhance operational insights.
- Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to develop scalable solutions for operational challenges.
- Developed standard operating procedures and safety protocols for solar installation projects, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
- Reviewed specifications and recommended engineering changes to meet solar design objectives.
- Served as a technical trainer, educating team members on NEC standards and best practices in installation.
- Documented field inspection work with GPS coordinates, photographic evidence, and infrared imaging for clear issue communication.
Solar Electrical Engineer
McKim & Creed
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Designed and engineered large rooftop solar microgrid, battery storage, and EV charging systems.
- Delivered technical designs and production support for industrial renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Generated detailed proposals using Helioscope energy tool and SAM software, facilitating informed decision-making in renewable project development.
- Completed design tasks within budget and adhered to project schedules.
- Collaborated with project manager, senior electrical engineer, and design team to streamline project coordination and improve overall workflow.
- Created complex load profiles for building electrification, facilitating integration of renewable energy solutions.
Lead Solar Project Engineer
Gain Renewables Services Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Evaluated and maintained utility interconnection and permitting requirements.
- Coordinated local AHJ permit applications and utility interconnection approvals, streamlining processes to meet project timelines.
- Conducted detailed site evaluations to confirm proposed PV layouts.
- Prepared code-compliant solar system plan sets in AutoCAD for permitting and construction.
- Performed site inspections of PV systems under construction to ensure code compliance.
- Provided technical expertise to business development and project management teams, ensuring project feasibility and informed decision-making.
- Generated proposals utilizing Aurora, Helioscope, and Energy Tool Base.
- Mentored sales and engineering interns, fostering skill development and effective project contribution.
PV Design Engineer
PowerHome Solar
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed and created code-compliant plans sets for residential roof mounted, ground mounted and energy storage residential PV systems. Inspect completed installations to ensure conformance to code.
- Created detailed proposals using Aurora, Solo, and AutoCAD for solar arrays and residential photovoltaic systems, enhancing project clarity and accuracy.
- Collaborated with structural and electrical engineers, installers, project managers, and sales representatives to deliver technical support, ensuring seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with sales, project management, permitting, interconnection, installation, and service teams to address and fulfill client needs.
- Inspected completed installations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Led staff training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge, contributing to overall team competency and performance.
Lead Commercial Solar Designer
Artisan Electric Services Inc.
Seattle, Washington
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Designed code compliant roof mounted, ground mounted PV systems and carports.
- Created optimal designs, including SLD, permit packages, conduit, and wire scheduling, to streamline project execution.
- Collaborated with sales, project management, and installation teams to align project outcomes with client requirements.
- Coordinated with local AHJs and utilities to secure permits and submit interconnection applications, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Developed project setup procedures and maintained engineering standards, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
- Built cost spreadsheets for small commercial, large commercial, and utility−scale solar projects.
- Performed project specific detailed site inspections prior to construction.
- Resolved design and construction issues in the field, minimizing project delays and maintaining workflow.
- Worked in conjunction with architectural and engineering firms to meet design requirements.
Solar Design Intern
Ecolectrics LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Designed residential code-compliant PV systems to fulfill all design criteria.
- Crafted customized proposals for residential customers, aligning solar solutions with their energy needs and preferences to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Performed annual production output checks using PVWatts, verifying system performance aligned with design expectations to maintain quality standards.
- Evaluated system cash flow in Microsoft Excel to determine financial viability, guiding informed project decisions and investment strategies.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Energy Engineering (Solar)
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Lowell05-2018
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics & Telecommunication
SAVITRIBAI PHULE UNIVERSITY
India05-2015
Skills
- Helioscope, Aurora, Solo
- System Advisory Model (SAM)
- Energy Tool base, Power BI
- PV Watts, PV Syst
- AutoCAD 2D, SketchUp, Layout
- NEC, IBC, IRC, IECC
- Michigan Residential Code
- SolarGrade
- Green Power Monitoring
- AlsoEnergy, PowerFactors
- Procore
- Microsoft Office
- Smartsheet
- Asana, Slack, Salesforce
Certification
- NABCEP Certified Solar Installation Professional
- 30−Hours OSHA Training Program− Construction
- 58−Hour Advanced Solar PV Installer Training by Dr. Sean White
- 60−Hour Michigan Builders License Course
- 30-Hour 2023 NEC PV, Energy Storage, Building and Fire Codes
- 40-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training and CEUs
- Photovoltaics and the 2020 NEC for NABCEP Credit
- Ground Mount Safety & Installation, SEIA
- Commercial Solar Design And 2014 NEC Code Changes
- Procore Certifications: Engineer, Project Manager (Core Tools), and Pre-construction
- Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall Certification
- PV System Safety Certification, SEI
- Staubli Connector Certification
Timeline
Global Renewable Energy Asset Manager
Amazon.com Services
01.2025 - 12.2025
Solar Technical Infrastructure Program Manager II
Amazon.com Services
11.2022 - 01.2025
Solar Electrical Engineer
McKim & Creed
06.2022 - 10.2022
Lead Solar Project Engineer
Gain Renewables Services Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2022
PV Design Engineer
PowerHome Solar
03.2019 - 11.2020
Lead Commercial Solar Designer
Artisan Electric Services Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2019
Solar Design Intern
Ecolectrics LLC
06.2017 - 12.2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Energy Engineering (Solar)
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics & Telecommunication
SAVITRIBAI PHULE UNIVERSITY