Solar Design Engineer

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS; City of Rochester (NY); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Bonus potential based on performance

401(k) profit sharing plan

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Résumé du poste

GreenSpark Solar in Rochester, NY seeks an experienced Solar Design Engineer to craft ground-mounted PV projects and guide designs through permitting and approvals. You will assess ground conditions, conduct site surveys, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive projects from contract to completion.

Responsibilities include site data validation, drone-assisted site audits, shading and energy modeling, electrical diagrams, CAD drawing sets, and utility interconnection navigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required or equivalent.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with PV design tools (PVSyst, PVCase) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Confirming preliminary site data supplied by sales staff.
• Conducting site audits using drone imagery and other tech for PV designs and layouts.
• Performing shade analysis and energy production modeling with PVSyst and PVCase.
• Researching NEC, IFC, local codes for code-compliant designs.
• Create electrical single-line and three-line diagrams for solar PV systems.
• Create CAD drawing sets for ground-mounted arrays.
• Navigate utility interconnection issues.
• Review specs and recommend engineering or equipment changes.
• Provide technical direction to installation teams during project phases.
• Update SOPs, QC metrics, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Electrical design experience

Strong communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional

Outils

AutoCAD

PVSyst

PVCase

Description du poste

Join one of Rochester's Top Workplaces!

We would love to welcome you to the team!

Loyal to People. Loyal to Planet.

Our Values

• Find Joy
• Keep it Real
• Work Together
• Believe in People
• Be a Leader

We are seeking an experienced Solar Design Engineer to join GreenSpark Solar! The Design Engineer is responsible for developing and designing ground commercial solar PV projects, and the iterative process of adjusting designs to match real world conditions at individual project sites. This is a job local to the Rochester, NY region. This will include assessing ground conditions; assessing related structural or civil issues from photos, site survey information, or on-site visits; collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to guide projects through the permitting, approvals, and grant(s) processes from contract to completion.

The essential job functions of the Design Engineer include:

• Confirming preliminary site data supplied by sales staff.

• Conducting/managing engineering site audits utilizing drone imagery and other technology to collect site information for use in electrical PV designs and physical site layouts

• Performing shade analysis and energy production modeling via PVSyst and/or PVCase

• Researching current National Electric Code, International Fire Code, local building and zoning codes, and other relevant codes applicable to the development of efficient and code compliant designs

• Create electrical single-line and three-line diagrams for solar PV systems

• Create drawing sets for ground mounted arrays in CAD

• Understand and navigate utility interconnection issues.

• Review specifications and recommend engineering or equipment changes to achieve solar design objectives.

• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during the installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring.

• Implement and update standard operating procedures, quality control metrics, and safety standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

These are our education & qualification requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Solar design preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or related field preferred.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD. Use of PVSyst or PVCase preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of all applicable codes such as the National Electric Code and International Fire Code.
• Attention to detail and self-proofreading for accuracy.
• Ability to generate accurate, highly detailed construction drawings using computer modeling software.
• Previous knowledge of solar power, including formal education and/or certifications; NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional, preferred.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize multiple assignments with tight deadlines.

Here’s a peek at our total rewards!

• Pay Range: $80,000–$110,000, based on experience and qualifications.

• Weekly pay

• Quarterly bonus potential based on company performance

• Company-issued cell phone or reimbursement

• 401(k) profit sharing plan

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work arrangements.

• Paid downtown parking and/or parking validation provided

• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, followed by flexible paid time off moving forward.

• 12 days of paid sick leave

• 8 paid company-wide closure days

• Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs

• Annual company retreat to foster team building and company culture

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counseling services

• Pet-friendly work environment

GreenSpark Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind and seek to remove barriers and increase opportunities, access, and advancement for all people. Do not let historical barriers prevent you from jumping on this life changing opportunity – reach out and ask questions if you have them – we are here!