Solar Design Engineer
Description
Remote Northern California
RESIDENTIASL SOLAR DESIGN ENGINEER
Competitive Hourly Pay Range $68,640K-$72,500K based on experience + Bonuses + Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off
Are you passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact on the environment? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced industry? Look no further! Freedom Forever, a leading residential solar company, is seeking talented and motivated Project Engineers to join our team.
As a Design Engineer you will be a mid-level role on the Construction Engineering team. After a Site Survey is complete, you are responsible for creating a buildable solar design that meets all municipality, utility, and financing requirements while ensuring Sales preferences are considered. In this role you are a ruthless problem solver, acting swiftly and decisively to resolve issues and blockers to provide the best possible experience to our customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce a rooftop or ground-mount photovoltaic layout using Aurora, BrightPath, and/or Everbright while taking into consideration external requirements and preference
Identify any factors that may affect the scope of work including project cost, installation
complexity and feasibility
Create and maintain Construction plans using AutoCAD and internal design tools that
re compliant with Municipality and Utility requirements
Determine the optimal point of interconnection based on existing electrical
infrastructure and conditions, with an eye for ease of installation
Complete electrical load calculations to determine the feasibility of various electrical
scopes of work
Manage a regional pipeline of Construction Engineering tasks, including new projects,
previsions to existing projects, and tickets
Work closely with Regional Branches to establish rapport and a direct lone of
communication between Engineering and Field Operations
Perform other duties as assigned
What Success Looks Like in This Role
All assigned designs, rework and tickets completed within 24 hours
Achieve 95% quality within a rolling 30-day period
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or similar degree
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of professional design experience in the solar industry
Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation,
Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction,
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to design Roof-Mount and Ground-Mount photovoltaic systems
Understanding of relevant Electrical concepts to Solar, including tie-in methods, red flags, and relevant chapters in the NEC
Competency in basic Structural concepts including residential roof framing types and components
Familiarity of various roof attachment and racking assemblies, including factors influencing and limiting product choice
Strong communication skills, including the ability to concisely describe problems, solutions, and needs
Must be a team player, focused on achieving team and Company goals ahead of their own
Must work well unsupervised and be self-motivated
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES
Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into a computer
Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
Regularly understand the speech of another person
Frequently work on projects that require deadlines
Frequently bend to file and maintain files
Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds
Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, , , , , , , (40 and over), (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental , genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you willnot be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.