Solar/PV – Mid/Senior Technical

Blcompanies; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blcompanies is seeking a Mid-Career or Senior Technical Engineer with over 5 years of experience in electrical design for photovoltaic projects. The role involves designing technical aspects, performing detailed calculations, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with knowledge of electrical systems. They will work in a hybrid environment with a competitive benefit package including PTO, health insurance, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design including detailed analysis of PV/Solar Systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and design principles.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design technical aspects of PV installations and associated electrical systems.
• Perform detailed design calculations and engineering analysis.
• Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design details.
• Review and verify drawings for accuracy.
• Conduct site investigations.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

PV systems and design

Leadership and client management

Communication skills

Detailed design calculations

Electrical codes (NEC 690)

AutoCAD and/or REVIT

Education

PE License

Job description

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Career or Senior Technical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to provide engineering design for photovoltaic projects, both ground and roof‑mounted. This position can work out of any of our Southeast, Northeast, and Mid‑Atlantic offices.

An ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in electrical design, including detailed design and engineering analysis of PV / Solar Systems.

The scope of this role is both technical and strategic, requiring knowledge of electrical systems and design principles, as well as the ability to lead design teams and communicate effectively with clients and other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design technical aspects of PV installations & associated electrical systems.
• Perform detailed design calculations, including engineering loads and complex analysis.
• Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design details.
• Review and verify drawings for accuracy.
• Conduct site investigations.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on all technical aspects of design.

Desired Experience

• Education: PE License preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in electrical system design.
• Experience: Working on photovoltaic projects.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of PV systems and design.
  • Ability to perform detailed design calculations and complex engineering analysis.
  • Effective leadership and client management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with BESS and building electrical systems is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Electrical codes including but not limited to NEC 690.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
  • Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.