Commercial PV Designer

Axis Solar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Solar is hiring a Commercial PV Designer for a full-time, on-site role based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. You will design commercial PV systems, develop layouts, select equipment, and model performance to meet project goals.

You will prepare technical documentation, support permitting and interconnection applications, and ensure designs comply with NEC, local codes, and utility requirements. Collaboration with engineers and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, or related field is required.
• Experience in commercial or utility-scale PV design is preferred.
• Proficiency with PV design tools and CAD software and producing clear drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial PV systems, including layout development and equipment selection.
• Perform performance modeling and site assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation and support permitting/interconnection applications.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, installers, and procurement teams.
• Ensure that designs comply with codes, standards, and utility requirements.
• Optimize designs for cost, efficiency, and constructability while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

PV design

Site assessment

Code compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, or related field

NABCEP certification (a plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

Company Description

Axis Solar is a trusted partner specializing in the engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial solar energy systems. The company focuses on delivering reliable, high-quality solar solutions that help businesses reduce energy costs and support sustainability goals. Axis Solar collaborates closely with commercial clients to design and build systems tailored to their operational needs and site conditions. Team members contribute to projects that advance clean energy adoption and long-term environmental impact.

Role Description

The Commercial PV Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for designing commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems, including layout development, equipment selection, and performance modeling. Day-to-day tasks include creating detailed design drawings, conducting site assessments, reviewing structural and electrical constraints, and coordinating with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams. The Commercial PV Designer will prepare technical documentation, support permitting and interconnection applications, and ensure that designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and utility requirements. The role may also involve optimizing system designs for cost, efficiency, and constructability while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PV design tools and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, or similar) and the ability to produce clear, accurate drawings and layouts.


• Strong knowledge of commercial solar system components, electrical design principles, and relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, local building codes, utility requirements).


• Experience interpreting site plans, structural drawings, and survey data, with the ability to integrate this information into practical PV system designs.


• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating system performance, shading, and energy production, and for optimizing designs for efficiency and cost.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with engineers, project managers, installers, and external stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple design projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in commercial solar design.


• Previous experience in commercial or utility-scale PV design is strongly preferred; NABCEP certification or similar credential is a plus.