Solar System Designer

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and dental insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

13 PTO days + 8 sick days + holidays

Transit benefits

Professional development budget

Mental health budget

Employee ownership track with equity

Job summary

Resonant Energy seeks a Solar System Designer to create PV system designs for nonprofit and affordable housing clients in Boston. You will evaluate sites, generate layouts and single-line diagrams, and prepare interconnection documents for utility approval.

You will collaborate with management and project teams, ensure codes and standards are met, and support commissioning. A hybrid in-office/remote schedule is offered with a focus on design excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in solar design or electrical engineering required.
• Drone license and drone flight experience preferred.
• Experience with solar PV systems, electrical diagrams, and codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design solar PV systems and layouts for nonprofit and affordable housing sites.
• Create single-line diagrams and interconnection paperwork.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet client requirements and codes.
• Provide design support during installation and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate design records in the company database.
• Engage stakeholders to gather site data and ensure design compliance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Drone license

Scanifly

Aurora

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Vocational solar design training

Tools

Scanifly

Aurora

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Resonant Energy’s mission is to build wealth in environmental justice communitiesthrough the development of solar and storage projects for nonprofits, affordablehousing, and homeowners. We believe that the benefits of clean energy should bewithin reach for everyone — not just the wealthy. We are realizing this vision withinnovative financing options and a focus on operational excellence. We are B-Corpcertified and 100% employee-owned, and we take our commitments to our staff andpartners very seriously. After seven years of hard work, we are proud to be the #1solar provider for affordable housing and nonprofits in the Northeast. And we’re justgetting started.

Criteria for Success

We are seeking candidates who:

• Can work independently to resolve complex technical problems with input from team members
• Are creative problem-solvers who are resilient in the face of setbacks
• Are excellent communicators, even when situations are busy or tense
• Enjoy frequent, active engagement with project stakeholders
• Appreciate efficient processes and clear organization
• Enjoy directing their own work (with guidance from manager)

Description

The Solar System Designer’s primary responsibilities are to create solar PV system designs and plan-sets for properties owned by our nonprofit and affordable housing clients. This includes:

• Collaborating with the Sr Solar Design Manager and the Project Management Team to ensure that technical specifications meet client requirements
• Conducting detailed site evaluations to assess technical feasibility and to take measurements to inform system design
• Creating single-line diagrams and other technical documentation required for interconnection applications to the utility grid
• Ensuring adherence to applicable codes and standards
• Overseeing the technical aspects of system design, and providing support during system commissioning.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess potential solar project sites to determine feasibility and design requirements; use site audit and design platform (e.g., Scanifly drone system) to capture site images and gather data
• Develop comprehensive solar PV system designs, including photovoltaic layouts, electrical single-line diagrams, and system specifications.
• Engage with utility companies to understand interconnection requirements and process interconnection agreements.
• Utilize solar design and shading analysis software (e.g., Scanifly and Aurora) to optimize system performance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to collect necessary site data, technical information, and to ensure design compliance with local codes and regulations.
• Provide technical support during the installation phase to ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Update and maintain project documentation within the company's database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of design records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes and workflow.
• Monitor industry trends and updates in solar technology to continually improve design practices.
• Support financial analysis of projects by providing design-related inputs and cost estimates.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Comparable industry experience or relevant vocational training, particularly in technical or design aspects of solar PV systems, will be considered equally valuable.

Experience:

• At least two years of prior experience in solar design or electrical engineering is required.
• Direct solar system installation experience is preferred, but other experience with the technical aspects of solar systems, electrical diagrams, and regulatory codes is acceptable.
• Previous battery energy storage system (BESS) design experience is preferred
• Drone pilot’s license and operational experience with flying drones is preferred.

Language:

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD is highly desirable.
• Competence in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is essential.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar design tools would be beneficial.

Travel:

• Role involves periodic site visits for assessment and design purposes. Avalid driver’s license is required.
• Access to a vehicle is preferred; we reimburse miles traveled (exceptcommuting) at the federal rate.
• The company reimburses mileage at federally set rates.

Availability:

• A minimum of 35 hours per week during Resonant hours of operation, 9 AM- 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday-Friday (including 1 hour per day for lunch).

Hybrid Schedule:

• A hybrid schedule of 3 in-person days and 2 remote work days per week,following a three-month training period.
• Our office in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood is spacious, with lots ofnatural light and easy accessibility from South Station
• In addition to the hybrid schedule, the option for 6 weeks of fully remotework is available as part of the company's flexible work policy.

$70,000 - $85,000

• Wellness: 100% paid premiums for healthcare and dental insurance
• Retirement: Simple IRA with employer match up to 3% of salary
• Paid Time Off: 13 paid time off (PTO) days, 8 sick days/year, bereavement leave, voting leave, protest days off, 13 federal holidays recognized; more PTO days granted as time at the company increases
• Transit: Monthly T-pass, Commuter Rail reimbursement, or Bike allowanceavailable
• Professional Development: Dedicated budget for all staff members
• Mental Health Budget: $100 payments available per month
• Employee Owner Track: On track for employee ownership, eligibility to apply on the third work anniversary, additional benefits include:
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Decision-making authority
  • $20k worth of equity options