Senior Solar Design Engineer (Remote)

Suna Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Suna Solutions is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects. The role emphasizes hands-on management of 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design deliverables within a Solar EPC or EOR environment, focusing on DC, LVAC, and MV systems.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in utility-scale solar PV design, strong communication, and project coordination skills, with a track record of delivering engineered

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design stages for solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of DC, LVAC, MV electrical systems and NEC standards.
• Experience reviewing external engineering packages and coordinating with EPC/EOR teams.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and manage tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage engineering deliverables including drawings, schematics, calculations, and schedules.
• Lead detailed engineering design for commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Develop and review packages through 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
• Review packages by external engineering firms and provide technical oversight.
• Design and evaluate DC/LVAC/MV collection systems.
• Conduct conductor sizing, voltage-drop calculations, grounding studies, and equipment selection.
• Ensure NEC compliance and adherence to project requirements and safety standards.
• Review drawings and technical docs for accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate with Construction, PM, Procurement, utilities, and vendors.
• Support site assessments, energy modeling, and conceptual design.
• Maintain project documentation and design basis throughout lifecycle.
• Identify risks and propose technical solutions; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Utility-scale solar PV design

Detailed design

Project coordination

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

FE certification preferred

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PV design tools

Energy modeling tools

Job description

Suna Solutions is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects. The role emphasizes hands-on management of 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design deliverables within a Solar EPC or EOR environment, focusing on DC, LVAC, and MV systems.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in utility-scale solar PV design, strong communication, and project coordination skills, with a track record of delivering engineered