Sr Design Engineer

Ledgent Technology; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Roth Staffing is seeking a Sr Design Engineer for Columbia, MD, to lead PV energy system design from concept through construction, delivering drawings, calculations, and project documentation for commercial and utility-scale installations.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering, 10+ years of design experience, FE certificate, NABCEP, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or electrical engineering required; PE/FE preferred.
• 10+ years of design experience in mechanical or electrical systems; PV design preferred.
• FE certificate required; PRE preferred; NABCEP certification a plus.
• Experience with PV systems and energy modeling tools is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and other codes; project management experience; CAD drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• 60%: Prepare engineering deliverables (plans, elevations, schematics, calculations, POs, schedules) for PV projects (500 kW–20 MW) and review others' deliverables.
• 10%: Conduct site assessments and energy models for business development and vendor integration.
• 10%: Coordinate with Project Managers for scheduling and permitting.
• 10%: Organize and maintain project docs; identify design risks and support decision-making.
• 5%: Integrate new tools, products, vendors, code changes; disseminate best practices.
• 5%: Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Strong communication

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering

10+ years design experience

FE certificate

Registered Professional Engineer (PRE) preferred

NABCEP certified

PV systems & energy modeling tools experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Roth Staffing is recruiting for Sr Design Engineer, Columbia, MD (Prefer local and near by open for Remote)

FTE-Direct Hire

Salary range: $107,200 - $152,600 annually (Some flexibility)

Scope of Job: The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for creating, reviewing, and managing engineering deliverables as assigned by the Sr. Director Engineering or Project Managers. Duties include both day-to-day tasks as assigned and longer term, broader scope responsibilities associated with specific projects. As part of the Engineering team, the Sr. Design Engineer will support projects throughout the project life cycle; project development and conceptual design, project design for construction, project documentation following construction, and operations and maintenance. The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible to consistently follow work practices and conventions established within the Engineering team, as well as to engage in refining and documenting design/engineering processes, best practices, code compliance, and product/system application details. The Sr. Design Engineer must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical topics with non-technical audiences. The Sr. Design Engineer will be responsible for clear communications and effective interactions both internally within the Company and with Company consultants, contractors, clients, and partners.

Supervision of Others: None.

Responsibilities:

• 60% - Prepare engineering deliverables, including plan and elevation drawings, schematics, calculations, POs, and schedules in support of PV (photovoltaic) energy generation system design, for commercial and utility projects in the 500 kW to 20 MW scale. Review and revise engineering deliverables prepared by others. Develop designs in consideration of company safety program and OSHA safety requirements for construction and system operation.
• 10% - Conduct site assessments, prepare energy models and conceptual design deliverables in support of business development and new product/vendor integration.
• 10% - Communications with Project Managers, who coordinate scheduling and permitting for project execution.
• 10% - Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects' basis of design throughout the project life cycle; assist the business development team in identifying key project design risks and enabling effective decisions.
• 5% - Implement strategies for integration of new tools, new products, new vendors, code changes, and best practices, and disseminate to internal departments as needed.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience -

Typically requires:

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Ten years' relevant design experience, particularly including experience in designing mechanical or electrical systems or electrical systems for construction; commercial PV design preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate
• Registered Professional Engineer (PRE) preferred
• NABCEP certified
• Experience with industry standard PV systems and energy modeling tools

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities -

Requires knowledge of:

• National Electric Code and other model codes
• Project management experience
• Computer-based drafting experience (AutoCAD)

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

Working Conditions: Most work time will be spent in an office environment, but occasional site visits may be performed. Significant time spent on the phone and working on computer.

Fiscal Responsibilities: None.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.