Engineer Commercial Solar Construction

Solar Energy Solutions

The Role

Overview

On‑site engineer designing and overseeing commercial solar installations

Key Responsibilities

  • technical support
  • energy modeling
  • nec compliance
  • design drawings
  • electrical schematics
  • pv monitoring

Tasks

-Provides technical support to key clients -Produces commercial and utility project proposals including modeling of energy output -Follows National Electric Code (NEC) to ensure compliant design -Generates design drawings for commercial projects for the purposes of permits, utility interconnection, and installation -Works closely with sales team to transition customer contracts to system designs including complete electrical schematics, mechanical designs and permitting packages -Oversees specification and review of all commercial install team job bills of materials. -Leads design and production of all commercial project submittal and training materials -Supports client PV system monitoring, reporting and corrective action processes

Requirements

  • autocad
  • helioscope
  • energy toolbase
  • pvsyst
  • engineering degree
  • 1-2 years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with key PV systems components, their function and key operating criteria -Must have valid clean driver's license and the ability to pass a 10-year background check and drug screening -Ability to support residential design team on an as needed basis -Ability to learn site and electrical survey skills for project proposal preparation -Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise complex parallel project activities -Willingness to participate in PV install projects on an occasional basis. -Strong customer facing written and verbal communication abilities -Familiarity with CAD design software. AutoCAD preferred -Ability to work as team player -Familiarity with 3 phase commercial and industrial electrical services -Good interpersonal and communication skills -Ability to learn and utilize HelioScope, Energy Toolbase, and PVSyst solar design software -Minimum 1- 2 years relevant work experience -Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering Degree

Benefits

-Paid per diem for any time away from home -Paid time off -Competitive compensation plus bonuses -Health insurance -Company 401K

The Company

About Solar Energy Solutions

-Grown from a local family-owned startup into a regional solar powerhouse. -Projects range from rooftop and ground-mount solar to larger-scale systems for schools, farms, and businesses. -Partner with top brands like Tesla, Silfab, Qcells, and FranklinWH to deliver solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers. -Region's first and largest NABCEP-certified installer with fully in-house licensed and credentialed teams. -Offer integrated solutions: solar panels, battery backup, and EV charging designed together for seamless performance. -Growth has been steady and calculated—balancing family-owned values with strategic regional expansion.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Security Clearance

-must pass a 10‑year background check and drug screening