Solar PV Design Engineer

Responsibilities

- Translate preliminary site data into bankable photovoltaic system designs, integrating single-axis trackers, fixed-tilt arrays, inverters, combiner boxes, and energy-storage interfaces.  

- Produce NEC-compliant one-line diagrams, stringing tables, grounding details, and equipment schedules using AutoCAD, Helioscope, PVsyst, and MATLAB.  

- Model annual energy production, shading losses, and performance ratios, then refine layouts to maximize kilowatt-hour yield and return on investment.  

- Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical peers to resolve terrain, loading, and interconnection challenges—fully remote coordination supported.  

- Prepare stamped construction drawing packages, bills of material, and specification sheets that meet AHJ and utility requirements.  

- Support procurement by evaluating vendor cut-sheets, negotiating technical deviations, and verifying compliance with UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547-2018, and NFPA 70.  

- Provide real-time engineering assistance during installation and commissioning, implementing corrective actions to hit commercial-operation milestones.  

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.  

- 5+ years designing grid-tied photovoltaic systems ≥5 MWdc; demonstrable track record of projects now generating power in the U.S. market.  

- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, and at least one scripting language (Python or MATLAB) for automation.  

- Command of NEC Articles 690, 705, and 706, plus knowledge of UL, IEEE, and IEC PV standards.  

- Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, topographic surveys, and utility interconnection studies.  

- Strong written and verbal communication—capable of distilling complex engineering decisions for non-technical stakeholders.  

- PE license in at least one U.S. state (or eligibility within 12 months).  

- Willingness to travel to project sites up to 15 % of the year.