Senior Mechanical Engineer — Solar Design & Innovation

Construction Innovations, LLC; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Innovations, LLC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop and validate high-performance mechanical systems for solar projects. You will lead large design efforts, produce 2D/3D CAD models, and work with manufacturing to optimize cost, reliability, and quality.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in 3D CAD with SolidWorks or Inventor, 6+ years in solar design, and an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree. EIT/PE preferred. Office in Sacramento/Mather with plant visits.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree required.
• 10+ years’ experience in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• 6+ years in utility or commercial-scale solar design and implementation.
• 4+ years’ experience in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks/Inventor.
• Understanding of schematics, wiring drawings, and shop drawings.
• Strong design-for-manufacturing knowledge.
• Engineer-In-Training or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and design specs and participate in kickoff meetings.
• Create detailed 2D & 3D mechanical designs from drawings and requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing for capabilities and best practices.
• Lead design tasks and schedules and manage changes through ECR/ECN.
• Prepare documentation for data presentation and test results.
• Support manufacturing to resolve production issues.
• Validate designs with calculations and FEA tools.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Solar design

Design for manufacturing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training / PE preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Construction Innovations, LLC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop and validate high-performance mechanical systems for solar projects. You will lead large design efforts, produce 2D/3D CAD models, and work with manufacturing to optimize cost, reliability, and quality.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in 3D CAD with SolidWorks or Inventor, 6+ years in solar design, and an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree. EIT/PE preferred. Office in Sacramento/Mather with plant visits.