Senior Design Engineer - Solect Energy

Pattern Energy • Hopkinton, MA

42d • $89,000 - $112,000

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.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• 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

• Ability to create point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems (a plus).
• 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. This includes detailed drawings for equipment pad design/layouts, switchgear elevations, grounding details, inverter racking details, and BESS pad details. 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

• In addition to base pay, Pattern's compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.
• We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 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, and employee referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees