Senior Solar Designer/Engineer

TECHSTAFF of AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Senior Level Electrical Solar Designer / Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves designing photovoltaic systems and producing construction documents for large commercial solar power plants. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in photovoltaic design and possess AutoCAD skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are required. The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $104,000 annually.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years prior experience in photovoltaic design is a must.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to develop construction documents for large commercial solar power plants.
• Gather information, attend meetings, and perform inspections on construction sites.

Skills

Working knowledge of the National Electric Code

AutoCAD skills

Familiar with PV System Utility Interconnection Requirements

Familiar with PV System equipment

Familiar with communications protocols

Familiar with control systems

Familiar with medium voltage

Ability to work with Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Manage multiple projects

Communications skills

Education

BSEE degree

EIT or PE credentials

Job description

Senior Level Electrical Solar Designer / Engineer

Our client is seeking a senior-level skilled/experienced electrical solar designer or engineer knowledgeable in Solar Photovoltaic system design for producing Photovoltaic System construction documents. Solar designers work as part of a team with the clients (mostly contractors, utility companies, and city municipalities) to develop construction documents for large commercial solar power plants (10 MW+). This position may require some in‑field work gathering information, attending meetings, and performing inspections on construction sites, etc.

Skills Required

• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code
• AutoCAD skills, capable of doing design/input in AutoCAD
• Familiar with PV System Utility Interconnection Requirements (Arizona Utilities)
• Familiar with PV System equipment, manufacturers, and balance of system
• Familiar with communications protocols
• Familiar with control systems when integrated with large photovoltaic systems
• Familiar with medium voltage, up to 34.5 kV
• Ability to work with Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Be able to manage multiple projects at once
• Communicate well with co‑workers, clients, contractors and building officials

Experience

A minimum of 5 years prior experience in photovoltaic design is a must. Those with BSEE degree and/or EIT or PE credentials will be considered and are a plus, but are not required for this position.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design

Industries

Engineering Services and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $75,000.00 – $104,000.00