Design Solutions Specialist - EBOS

GridPower Solutions; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading solar solutions provider is seeking a DC Design Solutions Specialist to support utility-scale solar projects. Responsibilities include performing EBOS material takeoffs, analyzing layout drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in solar design or a related field, along with strong Excel and AutoCAD skills. This role offers opportunities to improve design processes and contribute to project efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in solar design, estimating, takeoffs, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plan sets and electrical diagrams.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and BOM formatting.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate EBOS material takeoffs based on customer plan sets.
• Analyze layout drawings and calculate quantities for components.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve questions on plan sets.

Skills

Solar design

Estimating

Takeoffs

Excel

AutoCAD

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF markup tools (Bluebeam, Adobe)

Power BI

Job description

Overview

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

GridPower Solutions is seeking a DC Design Solutions Specialist – EBOS to support the design and takeoff process for the DC side of utility-scale solar projects, from inverter to module. This role involves reviewing plan sets, performing EBOS material takeoffs, and collaborating with engineering, sales, and procurement teams to generate accurate bills of material and support project quoting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate EBOS material takeoffs based on customer plan sets, specifications, and project requirements.
• Analyze layout drawings, single-line diagrams, electrical plans, and datasheets to calculate quantities and lengths for string conductors, harnesses, IPCs, trunk bus systems, combiner boxes, disconnects, and related components.
• Populate, maintain, and validate Excel-based takeoff templates and bills of material.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or unclear information in plan sets and coordinate with internal teams to resolve questions.
• Recommend EBOS design or product changes that improve cost efficiency, constructability, or installation performance.
• Maintain organized records of project inputs, outputs, revisions, and assumptions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and design processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in solar design, estimating, takeoffs, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plan sets, electrical diagrams, and site layouts.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, structured templates, and BOM formatting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or PDF markup tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Understanding of PV system architecture, including source circuits and EBOS components.
• High attention to detail with strong process consistency.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale or large commercial solar PV projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC guidelines related to wire sizing, ampacity, and voltage drop.
• Exposure to kitting, packaging, or logistics solutions.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, or quoting tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a computer and printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.