Hybrid Multifamily PV Designer

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About the role

  • Completes solar photovoltaic (PV) system designs for multi family residential buildings
  • Performs system energy production estimates and optimizes PV system design for profitability, customer satisfaction, and system performance
  • Creates and designs multifamily/commercial PV systems that maximize production, reduce installation cost, and optimize PV system size to meet customer goals based on electricity use patterns and utility charges
  • Creates one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, roofing plans, site maps, and other documents as required for building permits and interconnection applications
  • Autonomously manage third party consultants, subcontractors, and independent engineers;
  • Collaborates with other teams throughout the entire project life cycle, including support for site survey, permitting, pre-construction prep, construction request for information support, authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)/utility inspection, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance support
  • Works with Sales, Project Management, and Installation teams to find creative solutions to competing interests and to meet customer, company, code, and utility requirements and resolve issues
  • Collaborates with Project Management to develop strategies for prioritizing work to speed the deployment of megawatt, reduction of costs, and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Ensures that design packages are complete and ready to submit for permits so installation can proceed as scheduled
  • Coordinates with engineering to obtain approvals and stamped drawings as required
  • Completes the bill of materials listing all equipment; ensures equipment lists are complete and correct so that materials can be procured for the project
  • Completes installation notes to provide Installers with all required information
  • Assist in mentoring and developing team members both technically and professionally
  • Value engineer projects to bring down costs while ensuring high value design
  • Analyze project constraints to optimize the design so that projects come in on time and under budget including decisions on system size, layout configuration, equipment selection, constructability, etc.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years residential PV design experience, including 1 years of commercial PV Design experience
  • NABCEP certification preferred
  • Superior knowledge of AutoCAD, National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and applicable fire codes
  • In depth understanding of main panel upgrades and utility variance protocols for both commercial solar, Rule 21, line side taps, and energy storage interconnection policy
  • Superior knowledge of residential and commercial PV construction
  • Superior knowledge of electrical and mechanical design theory and concepts; ability to breakdown complex engineering ideas for customers new to PV and/or storage
  • In depth understanding of different interconnection methods and viability
  • Excellent MS Office Suite skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Extreme attention to detail and consistency
  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a team environment
  • Ability to execute multiple projects and tasks and manage competing priorities
  • Ability to support the development of processes and tools in a growing department
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement to translate designs to installation
  • Proven record of good judgment and analytical skills, with attention to detail and consistency
  • Ability to prioritize, execute and follow up on initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Plan + Company Match
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Vacations/Holidays
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • PowerU - 100% Funded Education Programs
  • Employee Donation Matching
  • Volunteer Hour Rewards

Job title

Multifamily PV Designer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$70,544 - $94,059 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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