Commercial & Industrial Solar Design Engineer

Solar Energy Solutions East LLC (SESRE)

Department:
Engineering / Commercial Solar

Reports To:

Engineering Manager or designated leadership

Employment Type:

Full Time

The Commercial & Industrial Solar Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, engineering, and development of commercial and industrial solar energy projects. This position works closely with project management, sales, construction, and operations teams to develop technically sound, cost effective solar solutions that meet customer requirements, applicable codes, and project specifications.

The ideal candidate has experience with solar photovoltaic systems, electrical design, system performance analysis, and commercial or industrial construction projects.

• Develop and review commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic system designs.
• Evaluate project sites, electrical infrastructure, roof layouts, and ground mounted installation opportunities.
• Prepare or review electrical drawings, single line diagrams, site layouts, equipment schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Support system sizing, energy production estimates, equipment selection, and performance calculations.
• Assist with determining appropriate solar modules, inverters, electrical components, and mounting systems.
• Ensure designs align with project specifications, applicable building codes, electrical codes, and permitting requirements.

• Collaborate with commercial solar sales teams to evaluate project feasibility and technical requirements.
• Support preliminary engineering assessments, proposals, budgets, and project cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, electricians, installers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
• Review project documentation and identify potential design conflicts, technical challenges, or constructability concerns.
• Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project closeout.

• Support compliance with applicable National Electrical Code requirements, local building regulations, utility interconnection requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Review drawings and technical specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with permitting documentation, utility applications, inspections, and engineering approvals as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, installation efficiency, reliability, and safety.

• Provide technical guidance to internal teams regarding solar system design and installation requirements.
• Evaluate equipment specifications, manufacturer documentation, and technical submittals.
• Assist with troubleshooting system design issues and resolving field-related engineering questions.
• Maintain organized engineering records, calculations, drawings, and project documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in solar photovoltaic engineering, electrical design, or commercial and industrial energy projects preferred.
• Understanding of photovoltaic systems, inverters, electrical distribution, and solar system components.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, single line diagrams, site plans, and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, permitting processes, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering and design software, such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helio Scope, or comparable tools, as applicable to the role.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Abil…