Solar Design Technician

Table of Contents

Add a header to begin generating the table of contents

We’re a group of Eager and Driven Solar Enthusiasts making a wave in the industry. We offer unparalleled solar design and engineering services to our partner installer network. We have a passion for solar and we’re seeking energetic, hard-working, forward-thinking team members ready to join our culture of empowerment.

To achieve this goal, we are hiring a Solar Design Technician. In this role, you will be designing residential and commercial solar plan sets. You will be analyzing residential and commercial properties to determine the optimal placement of solar panels and the electrical interconnection of the PV system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing construction documents and Design Change requests and reading through plans to ensure planset matches project scope and information
Reviewing engineering calculations per the NEC and building codes to properly size equipment
Communicate with operations staff about design change requests
Size PV systems to customer’s requirements and electrical usage
Drafting system layouts/one-line diagrams/and site plans, and staying educated on the latest equipment and industry best practices
Self-proofing work to ensure accuracy before allowing any project to continue through the Pipeline
Follow standard operating procedures and protocol to ensure the accuracy of design layouts
Maintain department design standards and work with management to improve the process and design requirements.
Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

1 year of experience in solar as a drafter
Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office
Ability to create, read and understand basic PV plansets
Exceptional creative problem-solving and analytical skills
Acute attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Passion to work for a fast-growing, fast-paced, world-changing, mission-driven company
Ability to understand, read, and comprehends contract documents, plans, and specifications
Ability to stay organized and maintains project records
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Must be a team player
Must work well unsupervised and be self-motivated
Strong good computer skills

Physical Demands and Abilities

Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering financial information into a computer
Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
Regularly understand the speech of another person
Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines
Frequently bend to file and maintain files

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certifications):

Experience in using AutoCAD
At least 1 year of design experience
Familiarity with Aurora Solar, Helioscope, and other web-based tools in Solar Design.
Familiarity with the National Electric Code Book regarding PV Solar Systems
Ability to interpret construction documents
Strong attention to detail
Motivated team player, looking to succeed
Innovative and proactive
NABCEB Certification is a plus