Design Engineer

About US Solar

US Solar is a developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.

US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.

US Solar is hiring a Design Engineer who will support and assist in the construction of community solar and other Distributed Generation (DG) solar and energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate and establish project Basis of Design (BOD) including module selection, inverter selection, inverter loading ratios, power factor requirements, string sizing, and ground coverage ratios

Review internally and externally created drawings, RFIs, and submittals for constructability and code-compliance. Responsible for the organization of project documents in internal files

Provide guidance and support to project teams and external engineering teams, by resolving technical issues and weighing the impacts to project risks, performance, and cost

Generate accurate, highly detailed construction drawings; able to design solar PV systems, including single line diagrams, array layouts, and applicable details; use of AutoCAD preferred

Able to evaluate and perform energy performance modeling using PVSyst software

Coordinate with the interconnecting utility as needed to understand conditions at the Point of Interconnect (POI) and assure conformance with utility standards

Deep familiarity with National Electrical code such that designs can be created with minimal review and guidance by PE stamping party

Attend meetings with external parties and participate by creating agendas, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and in establishing permanent record of verbal commitments

In conjunction with the Procurement team, provide guidance on selected equipment and components, and participate in research of new and developing solar PV equipment and related technology

Core Proficiencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations

Good problem solving and critical thinking abilities and a proactive work ethic

Must take accountability of own body of work while maintaining accuracy and strict attention to detail

Completes work in a timely and professional manner

Effective working individually as well as with a team; proficient in working with both internal and external stakeholders

Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field applicable to solar PV

Minimum two years in PV Solar design

Experience with BESS design and modeling is preferred but not required

Strong analytical skills with basic knowledge of construction techniques and project management practices

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Current Driver’s License and ability to do minor traveling to project sites