Solar Designer
FourGen Holdings•Oak Brook, IL
About The Position
The Solar Designer is responsible for providing technical expertise for commercial solar installations, including solar rooftop, ground mount, and battery storage projects. You will collaborate with project managers and electrical foremen to drive the engineering process, identifying and solving issues to ensure the successful completion of each project.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years in the commercial solar field, with at least 3 years of professional experience in commercial electrical engineering and design.
- Strong understanding of solar photovoltaic, energy storage, and microgrid applications.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and other BIM software.
- In-depth knowledge of NEC, IFC, and IBC codes.
- Familiarity with common solar energy and storage products.
- Ability to read and create detailed engineering drawings.
- Understanding of project schedules and timelines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with proven organizational, analytical, and leadership abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred
- NABCEP Certification is desired
Responsibilities
- Review and generate technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all codes and product requirements.
- Oversee design sets through various stages (Interconnection, Permit, Construction) while coordinating with the design team to ensure accuracy at each phase.
- Adhere to all relevant codes, including NEC, IFC, and IBC, throughout the design process.
- Evaluate and recommend products (e.g., racking, inverters, modules) based on the project’s needs and their potential impact on the overall design.
- Meet with project managers and electrical foremen to assess scope and identify potential project obstacles.
- Proactively resolve issues during the project lifecycle.
Benefits
- medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA
- dental and vision
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals
- profit sharing
- retirement benefit
- company-provided life and disability insurance
- liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off
- tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- company subsidized wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
