Renewable Energy Systems Designer, Solar & Storage

AlphaX; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Distributed Energy Systems Designer to support development and implementation of advanced distributed energy projects, focusing on solar generation, battery storage, and other distributed power solutions for commercial and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate has strong technical design experience in renewable energy systems and enjoys collaborating with engineering, project management, and operations teams to deliver high-performance energy solutions, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical/energy field.
• Experience designing renewable or distributed energy systems.
• Familiarity with solar PV, battery storage, microgrids, DG technologies.
• Experience with electrical system design and power calculations.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools and modeling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design distributed energy systems including solar PV, battery storage, and related power infrastructure.
• Develop system layouts, electrical diagrams, and technical documentation for energy projects.
• Perform energy modeling, system sizing, and performance calculations.
• Support project teams with technical analysis during development and engineering phases.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field teams for design accuracy.
• Assist with interconnection documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Review specifications, equipment selections, and vendor documentation.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization during installation and commissioning.
• Maintain design documentation and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Renewable energy design

Single-line diagrams

Electrical calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Distributed Energy Systems Designer to support the development and implementation of advanced distributed energy projects.

This role focuses on designing and optimizing energy systems such as solar generation, battery storage, and other distributed power solutions for commercial and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate has strong technical design experience in renewable or distributed energy systems and enjoys collaborating with engineering, project management, and operations teams to deliver high-performance energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design distributed energy systems including solar PV, battery storage, and related power infrastructure
• Develop system layouts, electrical diagrams, and technical documentation for energy projects
• Perform energy modeling, system sizing, and performance calculations
• Support project teams with technical analysis during project development and engineering phases
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to ensure design accuracy and feasibility
• Assist with interconnection documentation and technical submissions for utilities and regulators
• Review project specifications, equipment selections, and vendor documentation
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of system designs during installation and commissioning
• Maintain design documentation and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience designing renewable or distributed energy systems
• Familiarity with solar PV systems, battery storage, microgrids, or distributed generation technologies
• Experience with electrical system design, single-line diagrams, and power system calculations
• Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards
• Proficiency with engineering design tools and modeling software used in energy system design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience with commercial or industrial renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of energy storage integration or microgrid systems
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and permitting requirements
• Professional engineering licensure or progress toward licensure

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.