Residential Design Manager

Freedom Solar Power is one of the largest and fastest-growing solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. At Freedom Solar Power, our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. The mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:

Pride in Quality Craftsmanship Go Above and Beyond Put People First  Have a Humble Heart Give a Damn Shoot Straight

The Residential Design Manager is responsible for ensuring designs are delivered on time and with minimal errors. The Residential Design Manager will supervise the work of in-house and outsource designers, create designs and BOMs, provide technical assistance to other departments, and provide electrical and structural engineering analysis.  

Job Duties:

• Implement effective strategies to deliver a high volume of designs and BOMs with minimal turnaround time and few errors
• Assign tasks to in-house and outsource designers
• Track and report design-related metrics to Manager
• Capable of performing the same tasks as a PV Designer. It may be necessary to not only supervise but also complete the same tasks as a PV Designer to meet monthly quotas
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Design, BOM and Site Assessment processes
• Assist in front-end design and cost estimation for complex projects
• Provide electrical and structural PE stamping
• Coordinates with other sales, site assessment, permitting, operations and installation teams for engineering support as needed
• Responds to emails/calls about design related questions
• Assists with other duties as assigned by Manager
• Level of Supervision Required: General

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competency:

• Experience with residential and commercial solar design up to 1 MW in size.
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Aurora, Helioscope, PVWatts, PVSyst, Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with DC and AC modules, string and microinverters, DC- and AC-coupled energy storage
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Hard-working & Positive attitude
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly Detail-oriented

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Degree in Math, Engineering, or Science related field
• 5 years of PV Design experience highly preferred
• NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Credential
• Professional Engineering License

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Light lifting, under 15 lbs; Light carrying, under 15 lbs; Straight pulling; Simple grasping; Walking; Standing; Sitting; Operating office equipment; Operating motor vehicle; Ability to see; Identify colors; Hearing (with aid); Ability to write; Ability to count; Ability to read; Ability to tell time; Travel by car 10% of time; Inside; Working closely with others; Working alone.