Solar Designer

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD to generate solar blueprints adhering to jurisdictional and utility requirements, as well as the requirements of either Enfin or Lightreach.
• Become a subject matter expert on the Qcells Q.Home battery system, Q home modules, and their pairings with other product offerings for residential applications.
• Identify factors affecting the scope of work, including project cost and installation complexity.
• Collaborate with regional constructional managers to establish rapport and maintain direct communication between engineering and field operations.
• Work with sales organizations to overcome roadblocks and improve the efficiency of future sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of experience in an engineering role, including 3-5 years’ experience in solar system design and engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of NEC and CRC codes.
• Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Detailed, analytical thinker with the ability to recruit and lead quantitative talent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present credit management, vision, and strategy in internal and external forums.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth environment.
• Process-driven while finding long-term solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of experience in an engineering role, including 3-5 years’ experience in solar system design and engineering.

Experience with AutoCAD.

Strong understanding of NEC and CRC codes.

Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction.

Impeccable attention to detail.

Ability to exercise strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Detailed, analytical thinker with the ability to recruit and lead quantitative talent.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present credit management, vision, and strategy in internal and external forums.

Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth environment.

Process-driven while finding long-term solutions.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.

We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: Mobility - Standing 20%, Sitting 70%, Walking 10%, Lifting up to 10 Pounds; Strength - Pulling up to 10 Pounds, Pushing up to 10 Pounds, Carrying up to 10 Pounds; Dexterity - Typing F, Handling F, Reaching F; Agility - Turning F, Twisting F, Bending O, Crouching O, Balancing N, Climbing N, Crawling N, Kneeling N.

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