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Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, utility-scale, or residential projects. The role involves creating engineering drawings, performing electrical and structural calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and local regulations, and supporting project teams from concept through construction and commissioning. Design Engineers collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, civil engineers, procurement teams, and field personnel to develop cost-effective, safe, and efficient solar power solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs detailed design and prepare drawings for all aspects of PV electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and BESS equipment layout and detail drawings.
• Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with very little information or direction
• Prepares drawings for civil and structural aspects of PV design as required
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including basis of designs, bill of materials, and studies as required
• Design solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including module layouts, inverter sizing, and electrical distribution.
• Prepare engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, site plans, and construction documents.
• Perform energy production analysis and system performance modeling.
• Conduct electrical calculations such as voltage drop, conductor sizing, short-circuit analysis, and equipment selection.
• Coordinate civil, structural, and electrical designs for solar installations.
• Review project specifications, contracts, and utility requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, IFC, IBC, local building codes, and utility interconnection standards.
• Support permitting and utility interconnection applications.
• Collaborate with construction teams to resolve field design issues.
• Evaluate new technologies and optimize system performance and project costs.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering efforts.Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Management Responsibilities

None required.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Proficiency with AutoCAD required; Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software; Possesses effective written and oral communications skills; Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings. Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans. Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients. Knowledge of project management and EPC delivery methods. Knowledge of solar PV system design principles. Familiarity with electrical power systems and renewable energy technologies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

4 + years of engineering design, utility-scale solar, power generation, or EPC experience. or other relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or microgrids preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Special Job Dimensions

The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free.

Open to a hybrid work arrangement, with the understanding that the position requires travel to project sites and area offices as needed.

* NOTE – Where allowed employees who work in positions classified as “safety-sensitive” can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, Flintco may also refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre-employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license.