Solar Designer

Company: Solar Impact, Inc.
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Solar Impact is looking for a Solar Designer. In this role, you will use an initial solar PV system concept and site data to produce detailed, code-compliant, and construction-ready design packages and Bill of Materials for residential and commercial project permitting and installation. Larger commercial project design may be limited to the preparation of a Front-end Engineering and Design (FEED) package for further external detailed design.

Responsibilities:
--- Lead permitting and detailed design for residential and commercial project pipeline
--- Collaborate with Project Manager to complete project intake documentation at handoff
--- Verify initial system layout and equipment location specified by salesperson
--- Solicit additional design data that may be required
--- Complete system designs for PV projects including site layout plans, mechanical racking and attachment plans, single-line electrical, communication and control system diagrams, BOS and equipment specifications, interconnection details, and compliance labeling
--- Interface and provide streamlined project information and detailed BOM to procurement and project management
--- Provide operations, service, and sales departments with project engineering support as needed
--- Understand the optimal design applications and limitations of our standard products, and participate in the evaluation of alternate products
--- Provide design package for approval and sealing by Engineer-Of-Record
--- Provide approved and sealed design package to Project Co-Ordinator for permit submission

Qualifications:
Required:
--- Proficiency with computers as well as Microsoft Office suite and CAD platforms
--- Must have a high attention to detail and accuracy
--- Must be comfortable occasionally working on roofs
--- Minimum of 2 years construction/design/service experience
--- Strong verbal and written communication skills
--- Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously
--- Well-versed in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
--- Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, NEC requirements, construction practices
--- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
--- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
--- Valid driver's license


Preferred:
--- BS Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering
--- NABCEP PVDP Certification
--- At least 1 year of design or engineering experience related to renewable energy
--- Additional experience with estimating or designing electrical systems

About Company:
Solar Impact, Inc. is a licensed electrical and solar installation contractor in North Central Florida with a seasoned team of solar professionals. Founded in 2007, we have successfully installed hundreds of solar arrays, including landmark solar projects around the state of Florida.



We proudly operate an employee-owned company that provides PTO, Group Health, 401k, and Profit-Sharing benefits to our team members. Our customer base includes homeowners, small businesses, public schools, multi-national companies, agricultural businesses, utilities, and many of our own employee-owners. We have been voted Gainesville Business of the Year for our Commitment to the Environment.

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