Solar Designer

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design and prepare drawings for all aspects of PV electrical power systems to include line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and BESS equipment layout and detail drawings
• Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with very little information or direction
• Prepares drawings for civil and structural aspects of PV design as required
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including basis of designs, bill of materials, and studies as required
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Contributes to CAD standard development in a manner that is cognizant of both engineering and design departments
• Consistently able to reduce complexity of projects/tasks within their discipline to get more done with less work
• Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Act as technical resource for troubleshooting and service related issues
• Commission systems and stand for inspections as needed
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: 4 years of engineering design or other relevant experience preferred
• Education: Degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans
• Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis