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Assistant Remote Solar Design Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Land Survey CAD Technician

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$28 - $34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Where you'll work The position can be fully remote anywhere in Illinois or in any of our Illinois ... » Assist with subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions and construction staking ...

Land Survey CAD Technician

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$28 - $34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Where you'll work The position can be fully remote anywhere in Illinois or in any of our Illinois ... Assist with subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions and construction staking ...

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

Sales Engineer Energy Solutions - Illinois

Peoria, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... UPS systems, solar PV, and EV charging infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the ... Remote (Must reside in Illinois due to regional travel and customer engagement requirements ...

Sales Engineer Energy Solutions - Illinois

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... UPS systems, solar PV, and EV charging infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the ... Remote (Must reside in Illinois due to regional travel and customer engagement requirements ...

(Remote) Software Engineer

Tennessee, IL · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... based AI assistants, and automation tools, as part of their everyday work while maintaining ... Design, develop, and maintain database solutions using MSSQL. * Develop and maintain COBOL ...

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Assistant Remote Solar Design information

What are some common challenges faced by assistant remote solar design professionals when collaborating with on-site teams?

Assistant Remote Solar Design professionals often encounter challenges related to communication and coordination with on-site teams, particularly when clarifying site-specific details or ensuring that design specifications match field conditions. Time zone differences, reliance on digital tools, and occasional delays in receiving site data or feedback can require proactive communication and adaptability. Building strong relationships with both engineering colleagues and field installers is essential for streamlining project workflows and minimizing errors in final designs.

What does an assistant remote solar designer do?

An Assistant Remote Solar Designer supports the process of designing solar energy systems, typically by using specialized software to create layouts and electrical schematics for solar panel installations. Working remotely, they assist senior designers or engineers by analyzing site data, preparing project documentation, and ensuring that designs meet safety and regulatory standards. Their role often involves coordinating with sales, engineering, and installation teams to help deliver efficient and accurate solar solutions for residential or commercial clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant remote solar design professional?

To thrive as an Assistant Remote Solar Design professional, you need a solid understanding of solar energy principles, basic electrical engineering concepts, and proficiency in CAD or solar design software, often supported by relevant technical training or coursework. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, and knowledge of permitting processes and industry standards is typical for this role. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with engineers and sales teams while ensuring design accuracy. These skills and qualities are essential for creating efficient, compliant solar designs that meet client needs and regulatory requirements in a remote work environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Remote Solar Design vs Solar Designer?

AspectAssistant Remote Solar DesignSolar Designer
CredentialsBasic knowledge of solar systems, certifications often preferredAdvanced technical certifications, experience in solar design
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative with design teamsRemote or on-site, often client-facing or project-specific
Employer & Industry UsageSolar installation companies, renewable energy firmsSolar engineering firms, large renewable energy companies

Assistant Remote Solar Design typically involves supporting the design process with basic technical tasks, often requiring less experience and certifications. Solar Designer roles are more advanced, focusing on creating detailed system layouts and technical specifications. Both roles are essential in the solar industry, with Assistant Remote Solar Design serving as an entry point or support position, while Solar Designer involves more technical expertise and responsibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of Remote Solar Design jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Remote Solar Design jobs in Illinois are:

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Assistant Remote Solar Design jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Assistant Remote Solar Design job openings:

Infographic showing various Assistant Remote Solar Design job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Electrical Engineering Manager

William Charles Construction

Rockford, IL • On-site, Remote

$110K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Overview

William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an Electrical Engineering Manager in Rockford, IL.

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors and Corporate Functional Managers to ensure design development and construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction applicable to High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Transportation electrical projects. This position will provide support to Pre-Construction and project controls (cost, scheduling, estimating), subcontract oversight, and work with project construction supervision as needed.

This position can be remote with travel or hybrid based in our Rockford, IL office with up to 50% travel to projects sites.  A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates more than $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our operating groups: Renewables, Industrial, Infrastructure and General Building. Our Renewables expertise includes solar, wind, energy storage, aftermarket services, substations and switchyards. Our Industrial expertise includes manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, power plants, conventional power generation, alternative fuel generation and other innovative solutions. In Infrastructure, we specialize in electrical, environmental, highways, roads and bridges, aggregate mining, ports and terminals, rail, pump and lift stations, water transmission and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater. Our General Building expertise includes airports, seaport terminals, sports and entertainment, pre-engineered metal buildings, and data centers.

MasTec is a minorityowned Fortune 500 construction company with more than 90 years of industry experience. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure projects across the country. Safety and sustainability are core to how we operate. MasTec is proudly ranked by Engineering NewsRecord as #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, and #20 Transportation Contractor. 

The Clean Energy & Infrastructure Group comprises the following market sectors and operating companies: Renewables: IEA Constructors, Wanzek Construction, White Construction; Industrial: Phoenix Industrial, MasTec Industrial; Infrastructure: American Civil Constructors West Coast, Cash Construction, FNF Construction, MasTec Civil, McKee Utility Contractors, Precision Aggregate Products, Ragnar Benson Construction, Saiia Construction, William Charles Construction, William Charles Electric; General Building: Lemartec, NV2A.


Responsibilities
  • Understand technical drawings and specifications for electrical/industrial construction. Interpret design/drawings for personnel installing material. Assist in the preparation of field design change requisitions and "as build" drawings, as required.
  • Establish subcontract language, scope, terms and technical requirements.
  • Plan and develop construction work packages for electrical systems.
  • Understand detailed project schedules including required predecessors and successors to each activity.
  • Manage and coordinate both material and human resources.
  • Support Construction Management in analyzing and reporting the daily progress.
  • Support subcontractors in a manner that adheres to the construction schedule and contract terms.
  • Facilitate technical approvals by the engineers and expedite design development according to the engineering schedule and contract terms.
  • Propose modifications to engineering design and interpreting drawings, specifications and other technical documents for the subcontractors.
  • Assist in the preparation and dissemination of all required documentation records such as QA/QC reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in utility or electrical systems preferred.
  • Experience estimating MEP scopes or managing project cost preferred.
  • P.E. License desirable - Any State.
  • Electrical generation experience with renewable projects is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Understanding of design and engineering of utility, high and medium voltage projects.
  • Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks.
  • Technical engineering and computing knowledge.
  • Knowledge of codes that apply to industrial construction.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, AutoCAD, Document Control Systems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need).
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications).

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $120,000-$160,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in utility or electrical systems preferred.
  • Experience estimating MEP scopes or managing project cost preferred.
  • P.E. License desirable - Any State.
  • Electrical generation experience with renewable projects is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Understanding of design and engineering of utility, high and medium voltage projects.
  • Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks.
  • Technical engineering and computing knowledge.
  • Knowledge of codes that apply to industrial construction.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, AutoCAD, Document Control Systems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need).
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications).

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $120,000-$160,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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