Job Description

Position Overview

A renewable energy company is seeking a motivated individual with the skills, experience, and aptitude to serve as a Solar Designer.

Location : Connecticut (Relocation assistance offered)

Responsibilities

The Solar Designer will be part of the engineering team responsible for comprehensive project design and engineering, including:

• Assessing solar system size and production using software such as Helioscope, PVSyst, or similar tools.
• Preparing interconnection applications for utilities, including initial design schematics and equipment specifications.
• Designing complete solar systems, including layouts, single- and three-line electrical diagrams, equipment selection/specifications (disconnects, metering, reclosers, transformers, switchgear, data acquisition systems), wiring details/sizing, protection measures, and grounding for DC and AC systems.
• Reviewing and coordinating structural, racking, civil, topological, and survey layers.
• Assisting during construction by addressing RFIs and equipment submittals.
• Reviewing designs of existing assets and coordinating updates, substitutions, repairs, or repowering efforts as needed.
• Conducting site visits when required.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• 2+ years in the C&I solar industry working with sites of 1MW+
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of NEC electrical code.
• Preference for 1 year of experience in storage design and familiarity with PV Syst and Helioscope.

Apply directly or reach out to me at rokas(at)samuel-knight.com

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