Solar PV Designer

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

Freedom Solar Power is looking for a Solar PV Designer to join our growing team.  This designer is responsible for designing and developing solar installation plan sets used for permitting and construction. The Solar PV Designer will complete calculations to size the solar energy system, select its components, determine the appropriate storage, and establish all project electrical and mechanical specifications.  This is a hybrid role.

Job Duties:

• Reviews site assessment and submits information necessary to an outside designer to prepare for permit drawing packets
• Reviews designs for compliance with NEC, local AHJ, and utility requirements
• Creates and uploads bill of materials (BOM)
• Create and edit permit drawing packages using AutoCAD
• Responds to AHJ and utility plan review comments
• Able to run production analyses to optimize the value of solar
• Coordinates with other sales, site assessment, permitting, operations installation teams, and electricians for engineering support as needed
• Provides technical support to troubleshoot design and/or other technical issues
• Responds to emails/calls about design-related questions
• Assists with other duties as assigned by the Design Manager

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Degree in Science, Tech, Engineering or Math field
• 1+ years of PV Design experience Designer I or 3+ years PV Design Experience Designer II

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Essential to the intermediate user in AutoCAD, Aurora, Microsoft Office
• Understanding of basic electrical design concepts and theory
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Hard-working & Positive attitude
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly Detail-oriented
• Works well with others in a team environment and can work independently
• Flexible and adaptable to changing processes
• Familiarity with DC and AC modules, microinverters, optimizers, and string inverters
• Able to complete at least 90 residential designs and BOMs per month with a high level of accuracy
• Able to design advanced systems including grid-tie with battery backup, remote off-grid, ground mounts, and complex electrical upgrades
• Excellent knowledge of NEC code and electrical design requirements
• Able to navigate many different AHJ and utility requirements with a high first-pass approval rate for plan review
• Able to answer complex technical questions from the Sales and Operations teams
• Starting to develop as a leader on the design team and helping more junior designers