Design Engineer - Renewable Energy

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, utility-scale, or residential projects. The role involves creating engineering drawings, performing electrical and structural calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and local regulations, and supporting project teams from concept through construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design and prepare drawings for all aspects of PV electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and BESS equipment layout and detail drawings.
• Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with very little information or direction.
• Prepares drawings for civil and structural aspects of PV design as required.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including basis of designs, bill of materials, and studies as required.
• Designs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including module layouts, inverter sizing, and electrical distribution. Prepare engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, site plans, and construction documents.
• Performs energy production analysis and system performance modeling.
• Conducts electrical calculations such as voltage drop, conductor sizing, short-circuit analysis, and equipment selection.
• Coordinates civil, structural, and electrical designs for solar installations.
• Reviews project specifications, contracts, and utility requirements. Ensures compliance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, IFC, IBC, local building codes, and utility interconnection standards.
• Supports permitting and utility interconnection applications.
• Collaborates with construction teams to resolve field design issues.
• Evaluates new technologies and optimizes system performance and project costs.
• Participates in design reviews and value engineering efforts.
• Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality.
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization.
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Attends safety training and follows safety rules and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; occasionally sit and smell; occasionally adjust focus; occasionally manage multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects.
• Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Proficiency with AutoCAD required; proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software; possesses effective written and oral communications skills; assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings; knowledge of project management and EPC delivery methods; knowledge of solar PV system design principles; familiarity with electrical power systems and renewable energy technologies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 4 + years of engineering design, utility-scale solar, power generation, or EPC experience. Or other relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or microgrids preferred.