Senior Solar Design Engineer

Senior Solar Design Engineer – Utility-Scale PV & BESS (Boston, MA – Local Only) The Role

Join a growing renewable energy team where your designs actually get built. This Senior Solar Design Engineer role is focused on 1MW+ PV and BESS projects, giving you ownership from early design through construction and long-term performance. You’ll be the subject-matter expert for solar and storage design, working closely with development, engineering, and construction to produce high‑quality layouts, details, and documentation that meet industry standards and optimize production.

• Lead design and drafting for utility‑scale solar PV and BESS projects (1MW+), from concept through IFC packages.
• Develop and refine site layouts, single‑line diagrams, and construction details that align with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Integrate energy production optimization strategies using industry tools (PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, etc.).
• Review and interpret electrical, civil, and structural plans, ensuring designs are coordinated and buildable.
• Support construction teams with clarifications, redlines, and design adjustments during execution.
• Act as the go‑to technical resource for solar PV design within the engineering team.

• 3+ years of drafting/design experience in solar PV or renewables, ideally with utility‑scale or large C&I projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a 2‑year AAS in CAD/Drafting with additional relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of solar PV design principles, layout constraints, shading, and equipment selection.
• Strong understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology (experience with MV/HV or substations is a plus).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site plans, grading, and civil coordination.
• Hands‑on experience with production estimation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, or similar.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for internal teams and external partners.

• NABCEP certification (PV Installation Professional, PV Design Specialist, or similar).
• Familiarity with civil and grading design for solar sites.
• Construction management exposure or field experience supporting EPC teams.
• This role is based in the Boston, MA area.
• We are specifically targeting candidates who are already local to, or willing to relocate to, Greater Boston.
• Work authorization:
  At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (Green Card holders). No sponsorship is available for this position.