Sr Design Engineer

Ledgent Technology; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Roth Staffing is recruiting for a Sr Design Engineer in Columbia, MD (prefer local and nearby, open to remote). This FTE-Direct Hire role focuses on PV energy systems from concept through construction and operations, with a salary range of $107,200 to $152,600 per year.

You will prepare deliverables, review others' work, perform site assessments, energy modeling, and ensure code compliance. Strong communication and project management skills required; FE certificate and NABCEP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Ten years of relevant design experience in mechanical or electrical systems for construction and PV design.
• FE certificate required.
• NABCEP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering deliverables for PV energy projects (500 kW–20 MW).
• Conduct site assessments and energy modeling to support BD and product/vendor integration.
• Communicate with Project Managers for scheduling and permitting.
• Create and maintain basis of design documents through project life cycle.
• Introduce new tools, products, vendors, and best practices across departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

NEC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering

FE certificate

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

NABCEP certified

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.

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.

Supervision of Others:

None.

Qualifications:

• 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:

• 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.