They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate day-lighting, solar heat gain ... Lead projects with team of internal consultants * Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks
They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate day-lighting, solar heat gain ... Lead projects with team of internal consultants * Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks
Assistant Solar Installer information
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$14.49 - $16.36
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$19.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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The median wage is $21.86 / hr.
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What is the difference between Assistant Solar Installer vs Solar Installer?
| Aspect | Assistant Solar Installer | Solar Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, on-the-job training | High school diploma, technical certifications, solar installation training |
| Work Environment | Assists on installation sites, supports senior installers | Leads installation projects, works directly on solar panel setup |
| Job Responsibilities | Performs basic tasks, prepares materials, assists with equipment | Plans, installs, and maintains solar systems independently |
The main difference between an Assistant Solar Installer and a Solar Installer is experience and responsibility level. Assistants support and perform basic tasks under supervision, while Solar Installers lead installations and handle more complex duties. Both roles require safety training and some technical knowledge, but Solar Installers typically have more certifications and hands-on experience.
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Job description
In this position, the qualified individual will design new enclosure systems, and design repairs for existing enclosure systems. They will perform review of enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects. The qualified individual will investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies. They will perform enclosure review to assess air infiltration, rain water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate day-lighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.
A sound technical background and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. A technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software is required.
Specific Job Responsibilities will include:
- Lead projects with team of internal consultants
- Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks
- Perform project management duties
- Facilitate client meetings
- Prepare technical presentations for client meetings
- Prepare proposals for new project pursuits
- Review enclosure details and specifications prepared by other consultants
- Work closely with architects and contractors to develop high performance details
- Research building codes and industry standards
- Write assessment reports
- Perform field investigations, including water leakage, non-destructive testing, travel required
- Perform modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software
- Analyze proposed repair/design options
- Design and draft repair drawings and details
- Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications
- Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing
- Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes
- Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors
- 3-10+ years’ experience in building enclosure design, review, and assessments
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
- M.S. in Civil Engineering, M.S. in Architectural Engineering, or Master of Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation.
- Having an RRO/RRC/RWC is a plus.
- ·Experience in building enclosure design, repair, and retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high performance buildings.
- Experience with exterior wall, below-grade waterproofing, and roofing assemblies.
- Understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts as well as a knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.
- Demonstrated strength in providing excellent customer service.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Skills should include:
- Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
- Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)
- Strong technical, written and verbal communication
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with building performance modeling, software preferred, including some or all of the following: ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, SKETCHUP, WUFI
- Expertise with exterior wall systems
- ·Expertise with roofing assemblies
- Familiarity with building structural systems
- Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights
Walter P Moore is an equal opportunity employer and provides all of its employees with a competitive compensation and benefits package.
This position has an annual salary range as stated below and is, in good faith, an estimate. The actual offered salary will be dependent on the candidate's knowledge, skills abilities, geographic location, industry experience and internal equity. Walter P Moore reserves the right to offer more or less than the posted range based on the criteria previously stated and will do so in a manner that does not discriminate against a candidates protected staus per local, state and federal law.
Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.
About WALTER P MOORE
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Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1931