Senior Design Engineer – Solar PV

The Planet Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a senior engineer in Maryland to lead electrical or mechanical design for solar PV projects. The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, deep NEC knowledge, and a strong ability to develop engineering drawings and drafting work.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, FE and NABCEP certifications, and be proficient with AutoCAD and energy modeling software for constructing and validating robust designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of design experience in electrical or mechanical systems for construction.
• FE certification.
• NABCEP certification.
• Strong NEC knowledge and engineering standards.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and drafting tools.
• Experience with solar PV design and energy modeling software.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Engineering drawing

Technical drafting

Solar project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

FE certification

NABCEP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting software

PV design software

Energy modeling software

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering design experience, particularly in electrical or mechanical systems design for construction.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• NABCEP certification.
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable engineering standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and computer-based drafting tools.
• Experience with industry-standard solar PV design and energy modeling software.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing