Project Designer

Overview

Design solar racking systems, ensure code compliance, support teams, and deliver documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• racking design
• code compliance
• bom preparation
• technical support
• design documentation
• site visits

Tasks

Maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with team members, clients, and partners. Ensure all designs comply with applicable U.S. codes and regulations (e.g., ASCE 7, IBC, NEC), as well as internal company standards. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing all project-related questions, providing timely and accurate technical support, and delivering complete documentation packages in a prompt and professional manner. The Project Designer is responsible for supporting the technical design and services of solar racking projects for the U.S. market. This position focuses on creating accurate, code-compliant designs, providing technical support to internal teams and clients, and ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the US Project Design Manager, project engineers, and sales teams, this role plays a key part in delivering engineering solutions that meet client specifications, local codes, and internal standards. The US Project Designer is also responsible for ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing all project-related questions, providing timely and accurate technical support, and delivering complete documentation packages in a prompt and professional manner. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Tijuana office, requiring daily presence to support team collaboration, training activities, and coordination with cross-functional departments. Develop detailed solar racking system layouts and designs based on project specifications and U.S. engineering standards. Travel to customer sites, distribution centers, and headquarters as needed. Document design iterations, project updates, and client feedback accurately and in a timely manner. Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and customers by responding to design-related inquiries and making timely revisions when needed. Support training activities by attending and participating in sessions that enhance understanding of solar racking products, design tools, and U.S. requirements. Interpret and apply site-specific data, such as plan sets, structural reports, wind, and seismic loads into the racking system design. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and proposing design process enhancements. Prepare bill of materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and submittal packages required for customer approval and permitting processes. Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Maintain close coordination with the project engineering team to ensure design feasibility, engineering services delivery, and permitting timelines if needed. Collaborate daily with the US Project Design Manager, project engineering teams, and sales teams to ensure alignment of project goals, technical needs, and timelines. Create accurate designs and documentation using internal design tools to support permitting and construction.

Requirements

• autocad
• solidworks
• helioscope
• bachelor’s
• solar pv
• problem solving

What You Bring

Basic understanding of structural load considerations (wind, snow, seismic), materials, and site constraints. Must speak, read, and write fluent English to communicate effectively with U.S.-based teams, clients, and technical documentation. Work independently with minimal supervision while staying aligned with business goals. May require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Must be able to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Full-time availability to work on-site at the Tijuana office. Willingness to learn and adapt to new design standards, tools, and project requirements. Strong knowledge of solar PV racking systems design (ground-mount, rooftop, or carport), including mechanical and structural considerations. Proficient in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and design/analysis tools such as Helioscope, Aurora, or similar platforms. Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Solar, Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical field). Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. • Previous experience in the solar industry strongly preferred. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and construction plans. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

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About K2 Systems Us

-Designs mounting systems for pitched roofs, flat roofs, ground-mount sites, and façade applications globally. -Launched IRA-compliant U.S. domestic products (CrossRail and MiniRail) in 2024 to support solar tax credit eligibility. -Known for low-component, installation-friendly modular designs like the D-Dome system for commercial flat roofs. -Offers digital planning tools (such as K2 Base) alongside mounting hardware for seamless project integration. -Typical projects span residential rooftops, large commercial buildings, and utility-scale solar farms. -Operates a U.S. headquarters in Oceanside, California, with local manufacturing and sales support for North America.

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