Senior Design Engineering Manager

Solar Optimum has been named Panasonic’s National Installer of the Year for the THIRD YEAR in a row!

An award-winning leader in commercial and residential solar energy systems is looking for an experienced Senior Solar Design Engineering Manager with outstanding leadership skills, who has extensive residential solar design, engineering, and battery installation experience.

• Assess and confirm system design, including but not limited to array layout, wire runs and interconnection method.
• Create drawings or models of proposed systems, including roof-top solar arrays, ground-mounted solar arrays by utilizing Aurora / CAD software to design residential photovoltaic rooftop and energy storage systems.
• Apply proper codes to designs (NEC, Building Code, Fire Code, etc.)
• Identify and diligently resolve design issues.
• Track and manage numerous projects by coordinating with multiple jurisdictions to ensure requirements are met.
• Work cross functionally with other Departments to ensure clients’ needs and internal deadlines are met.
• Provide engineering support through design and construction phases.
• Estimate the cost of solar/energy storage projects based on factors such as location and property size.
• Provide technical support to other members of the team throughout the project lifecycle including, but not limited to engineers, contractors, and customers.
• Develop financial models to determine the cost of solar installation, considering factors such as local incentives, labor costs, material costs, utility rates, tax credits, etc.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil engineering is preferable.
• 5+ years of renewable industry experience, including at least 2+ years working in the field.
• 5 + years of drafting, solar battery design, field and /or construction experience in solar PV.
• Tesla/energy storage experience and battery manufacturing certifications.
• Electrical C-10 and/or Solar C-46 licenses, NABCEP and OSHA-30 certifications preferred.
• Contractors’ licenses and electrical background in CA or other states beneficial.
• Proficient in NEC, AC/DC Design Theory and other applicable codes.
• Residential solar and battery installation experience is a must.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Technical skills to read and interpret survey data, design, and create solar models and analyze the performance of solar models.
• Advanced understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology.
• Experience working with Salesforce database is highly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work well with others in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent time management and people skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Solar Optimum is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodation for disabled provided.

All qualifying candidates are welcome to send their resumes to [email protected].

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