Solar Design Engineer — Hybrid Work & Growth Path

ADP; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus potential

401(k) profit sharing

Hybrid work arrangements

Parking provided

Vacation and PTO

Sick leave

Training & development

Company retreat

Employee Assistance Program

Pet-friendly workplace

Job summary

GreenSpark Solar in Rochester, NY seeks a Design Engineer to develop and optimize ground commercial solar PV designs, guided by real-world site conditions. You will assess ground conditions, review site data, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team through permitting, approvals, and grants process.

The role requires 3+ years of electrical engineering or solar design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and knowledge of NEC/IFC codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or related field preferred.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; experience with PVSyst or PVCase preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Confirm preliminary site data.
• Conduct engineering site audits using drone imagery for PV designs.
• Perform shade analysis and energy modeling with PVSyst/PVCase.
• Research codes (NEC, IFC, local codes) for compliant designs.
• Create electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
• Create CAD drawings for ground-mounted arrays.
• Support installation teams during build, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop and update SOPs, QC metrics, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Technical drawing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

PVCase

Job description

GreenSpark Solar in Rochester, NY seeks a Design Engineer to develop and optimize ground commercial solar PV designs, guided by real-world site conditions. You will assess ground conditions, review site data, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team through permitting, approvals, and grants process.

The role requires 3+ years of electrical engineering or solar design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and knowledge of NEC/IFC codes.