Overview
The Solar Design Engineer plays a crucial role in the organization by designing and optimizing solar power systems to meet project requirements and energy production goals. They are responsible for creating detailed layouts and specifications for solar panel installations ensuring efficient and reliable energy production.
Key responsibilities
- Design and optimize solar power systems for residential commercial and industrial projects
- Produce detailed layouts including electrical and structural components for solar panel installations
- Conduct site surveys and assess the solar potential of locations
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop project plans and implementation strategies
- Ensure compliance with local and national electrical and building codes
- Perform shading analysis and solar access studies
- Evaluate and select appropriate solar components and equipment
- Conduct performance simulations and financial analysis of solar projects
- Provide technical support and guidance during the construction and commissioning phases
- Optimize system performance through monitoring and troubleshooting
- Stay updated on industry trends regulations and best practices
- Manage project documentation and create technical reports
- Participate in client meetings and present technical solutions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and tools
Required qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Renewable Energy or related field
- Proven experience in solar design including PV system layout and electrical design
- Proficiency in CAD software and PV system modeling tools
- Strong knowledge of solar photovoltaic technologies components and equipment
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (NEC IEEE UL etc.)
- Ability to conduct site surveys and perform solar resource assessments
- Experience in project management and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment and meet project deadlines
- Knowledge of economic and financial aspects of solar projects
- Certifications in solar design or relevant areas are a plus
- Understanding of energy storage systems and grid integration is desirable
- Commitment to environmental sustainability and renewable energy initiatives
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
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