Commercial Solar Design Engineer (C&I Focus)

Remotely

Full-time

Part-time

AutoCAD Energy NEC Standards Electrical Circuit Board Design Renewable Energy RISA-3D Electrical Appliances Design IBC Renewable Energy Design Energy Auditing Tools Solar Project Management Commercial Solar Design Solar and Battery Hybrid Systems Solar Design and Installation Standards PVSol

Your Impact and Key Responsibilities

- You will architect comprehensive solar PV system designs—including rooftop, carport, and ground-mount applications—for commercial and industrial clients.

- You will perform meticulous energy production modeling and performance analysis using industry-standard software like PVSyst and Helioscope to ensure optimal system output and ROI.

- You will conduct detailed structural analyses, particularly for roof-mounted systems, to assess load-bearing capacity and ensure compliance with building codes and structural integrity standards.

- You will create complete, permit-ready engineering plan sets using AutoCAD, including site plans, mechanical layouts, electrical one-lines, and construction details.

- You will analyze complex utility tariffs and client electricity consumption profiles to accurately forecast energy savings and model the financial benefits of demand charge reduction.

- You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including sales, project management, and construction, to ensure design feasibility and seamless project execution.

- You will serve as a technical resource during the utility interconnection process, preparing application packages and navigating requirements from various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

- You will stay at the forefront of evolving technology and code—including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Building Code (IBC)—to guarantee your designs are safe, efficient, and compliant.

Core Qualifications

- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required.

- You possess a minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in a design role focused specifically on commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV projects.

- You demonstrate profound proficiency with solar design and modeling software; expertise in PVSyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD is essential.

- You have a commanding knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), particularly as it applies to commercial PV systems and interconnection.

- You have proven experience performing structural assessments for low-slope and flat commercial roofs, including wind and snow load calculations.

- You are adept with additional software such as SketchUp, Energy Toolbase, and various structural analysis tools (experience with STAAD.Pro or RISA-3D is a plus).

- A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable but not mandatory.

- You possess exceptional project management aptitudes and the ability to manage multiple design projects concurrently from conception to completion.