Solar Design Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world.

We are seeking a Design Engineer to create PV power plant designs for projects from early stages of the project life cycle to detailed engineering for construction. Design Engineers are capable of creating highly detailed array layouts based on project site conditions, customer preferences, and their own knowledge of current technologies during the conceptual stages to optimize the value of the project. During the detailed engineering phase of the project, the Design Engineer will coordinate with internal and external resources as needed to generate the engineering package, obtain necessary construction permits, and assist in construction administration during the installation of the system.   

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in utility power plant scale solar PV systems design, a knack for problem solving, is comfortable in dynamic situations, and detail-oriented. Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a must.

Requirements

Responsibilities 

• Follow standards and goals for the engineering department 

• Assist in documenting and developing industry best practices, standards and guidelines 

• Attend project meetings, develop reports and status of design deliverables 

• Prepares detailed mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural designs for solar arrays 

• Coordinates with Project Managers, and other project participants to define project design basis and project goals 
• Work with internal and external design and engineering partners: 
• Architecting and developing detailed design documentation including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points List, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, etc. 

• Uses understanding of system performance, construction logistics, material and labor costs to optimize designs  

• Responsible for creating and maintaining design packages 

• Adopts necessary document control measures to manage internal and external design documentation 

• Creates Bills of Materials for projects 

• Holds design review meetings with internal and external parties as needed to maintain proper QC/QA on their projects 

• Assists in development of departmental processes and best practices for the team 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field 
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and business partners 

• Minimum of 3 years project engineering experience in the design/build, EPC or utility SCADA solar (PV) and Battery (BESS) generation field producing technical CAD documents 
• Experience with communications architectural design 

• Proficient AutoCAD skills, SolidWorks is a plus 

• Working knowledge of electrical and SCADA design, materials and methods of installation 
• Experience in the solar PV industry or other power generation sectors, and experience creating utility scale permitting and construction documents
• Working knowledge of communications and network design principles 
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Participated in or led continued improvement/lessons learned programs 

Benefits

Compensation And Benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Range: $85,000 - $105,000 (DOE). Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.