Design Engineer

Inman Solar; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inman Solar seeks a Design Engineer to join our full-service solar team. You will contribute to all design stages of PV projects, creating construction drawings and coordinating with design, procurement and construction to deliver turnkey solutions.

The role emphasizes electrical and physical PV system considerations, with strong focus on project management, communication, and timely execution within a fast-growing solar sector.

Qualifications

• Educational background in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred; CAD experience required.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Interest in sustainability and solar energy.
• High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of external engineers and technicians to ensure successful solar project designs.
• Integral contributor to PV system design and construction drawings (layout, electrical design, installation details).
• Specify equipment and lead procurement decisions.
• Coordinate with installers to ensure correct and efficient installation.
• Travel to site to engage with constructors and support installation (roughly 10% travel).
• Perform PV production modeling and performance testing.
• Stay up to date with code requirements and industry standards.
• Review environmental studies and translate site-specific requirements to design.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Sustainability interest

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

CAD

Job description

Inman Solar is a full-service solar company specializing in utility-scale and community solar. As a developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, we design and build solar farms as turn-key delivery. Founded in 2009, Inman Solar has established itself as the top contractor serving the eastern US. We are a team of highly skilled engineers and professionals passionate about the work and the impact we make. We value smart, proactive and results-driven people and are looking to grow our team to meet the continuously increasing demand for solar power.

At Inman Solar every employee has a direct impact on the projects under design and construction. The project team works tightly with seamless coordination between the different disciplines, providing the candidates with an exceptional view to the fast-growing solar industry.

Description:

Inman Solar is seeking a motivated engineer for the position of Design Engineer. Working as an integral part of a knowledgeable and experienced team, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of solar project design and engineering and will see projects from conceptual design to final completion. The candidate will be responsible for creating design drawings and coordinating between design, procurement and construction. The role will require a strong understanding of the electrical and physical considerations of PV systems. A high level of project management and communication skills will be valuable to ensure a quality project is delivered on time and on budget.

Qualifications:

• Educational background or industry experience in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred; CAD experience required
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Interest in sustainability and solar energy
• High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of external engineers and technicians to ensure the successful execution of solar project designs.
• Integral contributor to the design of PV systems producing construction quality drawings (physical layout, electrical design, installation details, etc.)
• Specify equipment and materials selection and lead procurement
• Coordinate with installers to ensure correct and efficient installation
• Travel to site to engage with constructors and support installation - expect roughly 10% travel
• Perform PV Production modeling and performance testing
• Stay up to date with code requirements and industry standards
• Review environmental studies (e.g. geotechnical reports, wetlands & wildlife studies) and translate site-specific requirements to design.