Solar Design Manager

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health support

Retirement plan 401k

Paid parental leave

Vacation & holidays

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Resonant Energy in Boston is seeking a Solar Design Manager to move solar projects from concept through construction for non-profits and affordable housing developers. You will own the end-to-end design process using AutoCAD, Scanifly and Aurora, ensure NEC/building and fire code compliance, and coordinate with architects and engineers to integrate solar into building plans from the start.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation and opportunities to impact underserved

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of solar PV and/or BESS electrical design experience.
• Working knowledge of NEC, building code, and fire code as applied to solar PV or BESS.
• Preferred NABCEP certificate.
• Familiarity with new construction solar integration.
• Drone pilot's license and operational experience with flying drones.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design process for project portfolio from site surveys to construction drawings.
• Develop PV layouts, single-line diagrams, and system specifications using AutoCAD, Scanifly, and Aurora.
• Coordinate with third-party engineers and support utility interconnection.
• Work with architects and building engineers to integrate solar into building plans from the start.

Skills

Solar PV design

Electrical design

Code compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related

NABCEP certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Scanifly

Aurora

Job description

Company

Resonant Energy

Location

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Job Status

Full-time, regular

Work Schedule

3:2 hybrid schedule; 3 days in Boston office, 2 days remote (after initial 3-month in-office only training period)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9-5 PM, w/1-hour for lunch; occasional evenings and weekends

Target Start Date

November 2, 2026

Ready to put your electrical design and engineering expertise to work on projects with impact? As a Solar Design Manager at Resonant Energy, you'll produce the technical designs that move solar projects from concept through construction across rooftop, ground-mounted, and canopy installations for non-profits and affordable housing developers.

What You'll Do

You'll own the end-to-end design process for your project portfolio, from site surveys through full construction drawing sets. Using AutoCAD, Scanifly, and Aurora, you'll develop PV layouts, single-line diagrams, and system specifications while ensuring compliance with NEC, building code, and fire code. You'll coordinate with third-party engineers, support utility interconnection, and provide technical guidance to Project Managers. On new construction projects, you'll work directly with architects and building engineers to integrate solar into building plans from the start.

What Makes This Role Exciting

Every design you produce directly enables a clean energy project serving communities that need it most. You'll work across a technically diverse project mix including new construction, canopy systems, and battery storage, building expertise across project types as Resonant grows its portfolio and expands into new markets.

You'll Thrive If You

• Take satisfaction in producing technically precise, code-compliant work
• Are energized by design challenges that require creative problem-solving
• Want to keep building expertise across emerging solar technologies and project types
• Want meaningful work delivering clean energy to under-invested communities

Education, Experience & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable industry experience
• 2+ years of solar PV and/or BESS electrical design and engineering experience
• Working knowledge of NEC, building code, and fire code as applied to solar PV or battery energy storage systems
• Preferred:
• NABCEP certificate
• Familiarity with new construction solar integration
• Drone pilot's license and operational experience with flying drones

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Total Compensation: $85,900 - $121,700
• Base Salary: $85,900 - $111,700
• Performance Bonus: Up to $10,000 annually

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Healthcare: 100% premium coverage for you and your children, 33% coverage for your spouse
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for you
• Vision: Affordable premium w/exam, glasses, and contacts allowances
• Mental Health Support: $100 monthly reimbursement for mental health services
• Health and Dependent Care FSA: Save money on pre-tax deductions for necessary expenses
• Retirement: 401k with automatic 3% employer contribution to help build your financial future

Generous Time Off

• Vacation: 13 days annually
• Sick Leave: 8 days annually
• Holidays: 13 annually
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks fully paid time to bond
• Community Impact: 8 hours for volunteering, GOTV, and protest
• Voting Leave: 3 hours off to do your civic duty
• Other time as necessary, e.g. Jury duty, bereavement, etc.

Growth & Development

• Professional Development Budget: $500/year
• Culture Building: Quarterly company-wide events for fun and giving back

Commuter & Lifestyle Benefits

• Commuter Support Options:
• Monthly T-pass
• Commuter Rail reimbursement
• Bike allowance for eco-friendly commuting
• Schedule Flexibility: Option for 8am-4pm schedule to fit your life
• Remote Work: 6 weeks of fully remote work flexibility annually
• Friday Hard Stop: End work at 4pm to socialize with your colleagues

Employee Profit Share Opportunity

• Become a partner in our mission - Eligible after 3 years:
• Profit Sharing
• Unlimited PTO
• Strategy and Budgeting Participation - Bi-annual meetings to learn about and weigh in on direction and decisions and company culture budget allocation
• Democratic Voice - voting to elect delegates to join founders in making key company decisions

EEO Statement

Resonant Energy is committed to the principles of equal employment; we uphold all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as raise the bar to ensure equal employment opportunity for individuals that the law does not protect. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy condition, reproductive health decision-making, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status.