PV Designer
Engineering
We are looking for an exciting and energetic engineering graduate to join our growing design team. The PV Designer position relies heavily on civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering concepts and calculations, with a focus on efficiency and automation. The ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture is a must, and the ideal candidate will be able to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating excellent communication.
The responsibilities are primarily using AutoCAD to create full plan sets for residential PV systems. This can include, but is not limited to, creating structural side views, attachment details, performing beam calculations, creating a line diagram of the wiring schematic, and performing electrical calculations. Responsibilities
- Use AutoCAD software and custom software tools to design residential photovoltaic ground mount and roof top systems.
- Work with project managers to submit plans and drawings to building departments.
- Track permitting process through approval.
- Work cross functionally with sales, project management and installation teams to ensure clients’ needs and internal deadlines are met.
- Perform additional duties as assigned and/or directed.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
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1 year of AutoCAD experience.
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Knowledge of mechanical design and beam theory.
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Knowledge of electrical design theory and concepts.
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BS in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering, or other related discipline.
Desirable but not necessary:
Additional Information
Location(s):
Foster City, CA
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About SolarCity:
SolarCity, a national leader in solar power system design, financing, installation, monitoring and related services, was founded with the mission to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt solar power, protect themselves from rising electricity costs and protect their environment from polluting power sources. The company’s first-of-its-kind SolarLease™ offering makes it possible for homeowners to switch to clean, solar power for typically less money than they currently pay for electricity. SolarCity currently serves more than 4,500 customers in California, Arizona and Oregon.
SolarCity (www.solarcity.com) was founded in mid-2006 by two successful entrepreneurs and funded by top-tier venture capital firms including JP Morgan and Draper Fisher Jurvetson (http://www.dfj.com/about/), and well-known investor Elon Musk. Revenues have scaled significantly during the past three years and SolarCity now enjoys a #1 market share position among residential solar installation providers in both California and Arizona.
SolarCity recently launched a portfolio of energy efficiency offerings alongside of its PV products. These offerings include but are not limited to home energy assessments, HVAC services (forced air systems, hydronic systems, heat pumps), plumbing and domestic hot water installations (tankless and high efficiency storage water heaters), building envelope improvements (insulation, weatherization, air sealing) and solar thermal packages (domestic hot water, space heating and pools).