Senior Design Engineer - Solect Energy

Pattern Energy Group • Hopkinton, MA

73d • $89,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Design Engineer leads the design of C&I solar PV (ground-mount, canopy, rooftop) and energy storage projects. This includes the full design lifecycle, from concept to as-built drawings, plus construction support, equipment review, and process improvement. This position leads project coordination, mentors designers and interns, and ensures code compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar PV design and engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of Energy Storage experience.
• Proficiency in creating electrical single-line diagrams.
• Ability to create point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems (a plus).
• NABCEP PV Design or Installation Certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Helioscope and PVSyst (preferred).
• Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple project designs simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Professional and personable demeanor with a willingness to interact with clients, third-party design professionals, utility representatives, and other team members.

Nice To Haves

• NABCEP PV Design or Installation Certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in Helioscope and PVSyst (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design canopy, ground-mount, and rooftop solar projects using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and permitting requirements.
• Create electrical single-line diagrams for Professional Engineer (PE) review and stamping.
• Act as a technical lead in internal and external project coordination meetings for new construction and complex projects (greater than 500kW AC, BESS, EV charging, repowering).
• Collaborate with the Regulatory team on utility revisions during the interconnection process.
• Develop comprehensive site plans and construction document sets for advanced project development stages.
• Create as-built construction documents upon project completion.
• Generate detailed site plans illustrating equipment pad/locations, transformer pads, trench routes, and point of interconnection details.
• Provide technical support to the construction team through project completion.
• Resolve RFIs and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, and support project closeout tasks.
• Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement.
• Review project drawings for constructability and code compliance.
• Support new product and technology research initiatives.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries.
• Conduct site visits during construction for project assessment.
• Perform Helioscope/PVSyst designs and other design/engineering tasks as required.
• Mentor and coach Design Engineers and Design Interns.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Family care benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and bonding leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Employee referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities