Senior Solar Designer/Project Manager

Better Talent Advisors; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering and design services is seeking a residential solar industry veteran to join their remote team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive field experience and design expertise to streamline solar project workflows. Your responsibilities will include managing a queue of active projects, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with building codes. This innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience designing full permit packages for solar systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze disputes and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Manage 75-125 active projects ensuring timely completion.

Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

BS in Engineering

NABCEP Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job description

We are an engineering and design services company servicing solar contractors across the country. Our project mix is around 85% residential and 15% commercial. The commercial projects we work on are generally under $2MM. Due to the accelerating trend of solar contractors outsourcing their design and engineering workflows, we are experiencing steady growth in headcount and revenue.

We are seeking a residential solar industry veteran who has years of experience both in the field (and on roofs) as well as designing solar systems. You know the entire solar job process from sales order to PTO in depth including how to troubleshoot any delay, dispute or situation that is causing jobs to get stuck. You possess the experience, expertise, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and relentlessly proactive mentality to work with any and all stakeholders in the process as needed and keep the job moving to completion.

If that sounds like you and you are interested in 100% remote work with a growing company please read on!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Your objective is to keep average project duration of your assigned project queue of 75-125 active projects as low as possible. In order to accomplish this you may need to do any of the following:

• Analyze sometimes complex disputes between internal and external stakeholders, use critical thinking skills and persuasion to reach a resolution.
• Review site evaluation forms and pictures to ensure the proposed system can be installed.
• Review plan sets including site plan, roof plan, single/three-line diagram, elevation views, equipment detail, array layout, wire runs and interconnection method, Single Line Diagram, and additional details for HOAs, etc.
• Work with stakeholders to make corrections as requested by AHJs or update/change plans as necessary.
• Identify and diligently resolve design issues.
• Track and manage numerous projects by coordinating with multiple jurisdictions to meet requirements.
• Research building codes and plan implementation of new system design requirements.
• Review BOMs.

Qualifications:

• Experience designing full permit packages.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Use shade analysis to optimize system design.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, documentation and data entry skills.
• Extremely detail oriented with strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and local building codes.
• Experience designing different types of systems such as: roof-mounted, flat roof with tilt kits, ballasted, ground mount, TPM, etc.
• Experience with battery-backed up and ESS systems especially: SunPower SunVault and Tesla PowerWall.
• Working knowledge of NEC.
• Able to do wire and conduit sizing, voltage drop calculations, load calculations.
• Working knowledge of electrical panels and common wiring schemes.
• Create job site work instructions for the installation team.
• NABCEP certification preferred but not required.
• BS, EE or related engineering field preferred but not required.

If this sounds like you and you are interested in 100% remote work with a growing company please apply now! Interviews are ongoing!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $136,760.59 - $150,240.63 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote