Senior Solar Design & BESS Analyst – Remote/Equity

Trajectory Energy Partners Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee equity plan

Professional development stipend

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trajectory Energy Partners, a solar energy and storage developer, seeks a Senior Solar Design Analyst to support design for distribution-scale solar and BESS projects across the Midwest and beyond. You will create PV/BESS layouts, drafts SLDs, and ensure compliance with design standards throughout the project life cycle.

You will collaborate with the development team, manage external engineers, and train staff on Trajectory design standards while traveling as needed in a flexible Chicago-area

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years Solar PV Design experience with ground-mounted community solar or small utility-scale projects.
• Minimum 1 year BESS design experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and PVSyst.
• ArcGIS experience preferred for mapping/site analysis.
• Ability to read and draft SLDs with PV electrical system components.
• Hands-on experience supporting development phases (origination, interconnection, permitting).
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA/UL9540 preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and MS 365; cloud document management tools like Box/SharePoint.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Clear communicator who can translate complex scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop PV and BESS layouts optimizing energy harvest and constructability.
• Draft SLDs and drawings for Interconnection applications.
• Overlay third-party designs with Trajectory designs and diligence findings.
• Maintain organized deliverables for solar, BESS, and hybrid projects.
• Design to Trajectory Design Standards and train new employees on them.
• Create energy models for distribution-scale solar using PVsyst.
• Provide technical support across the project life cycle (origination to asset management).
• Track and implement design improvements; update standards and training materials.
• Support outside engineering firms in delivering project deliverables.
• Perform site visits for assessment and feasibility.
• Develop proficiency in NEC and related codes.
• Travel as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Solar PV design

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Clear communicator

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Design/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

ArcGIS

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Box

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Trajectory Energy Partners, a solar energy and storage developer, seeks a Senior Solar Design Analyst to support design for distribution-scale solar and BESS projects across the Midwest and beyond. You will create PV/BESS layouts, drafts SLDs, and ensure compliance with design standards throughout the project life cycle.

You will collaborate with the development team, manage external engineers, and train staff on Trajectory design standards while traveling as needed in a flexible Chicago-area