Solar PV Design Engineer

Solar PV Design Engineer

What you will do:

• Design and engineer C&I and utility scale solar PV systems (5-50MW+), including electrical power system components and layouts.
• Develop system layouts, equipment specifications, and detailed one‑line and three‑line diagrams.
• Perform DC, LVAC, and MVAC cable sizing, routing, trench design, grounding design, and SCADA/communications layouts.
• Produce construction‑ready drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and partner engineering firms.
• Support Construction Administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and completing occasional site visits.
• Manage workload effectively across multiple active projects.
• Streamline tasks and design workflows to improve team efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), and industry best practices.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-4+ years of experience designing commercial and/or utility scale solar PV systems.
• Experience collaborating with construction, technical, and non‑technical teams.
• 1-3+ years of hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, including layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, and file management.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) certification a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar CAD platforms).
• Proficiency with power system design and modeling software (e.g., Etap, CYMCAP, WinGIS, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS).
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design tools.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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