Residential Solar PV Designer

Why us?

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to work in the renewable energy field? If so, Namaste Solar is looking for you!

Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, a Certified B Corp, and a Public Benefit Corporation. After one month of employment, we offer a path for you to become a co-owner of Namaste Solar. As a co-owner, you'll be able to vote on critical company issues, run for Namaste Solar's Board of Directors, and participate in our annual profit-sharing program.

We've fostered a thriving, inclusive organizational culture and workplace that offers flexible work schedules and prioritizes personal well-being and growth. We strive to incorporate diverse perspectives and ideas to challenge and improve how we do business in a rapidly changing and expanding industry.

Position Overview:

Prepares clear, complete and accurate working plans and detailed drawings from templates or rough or detailed sketches or notes. Prepares code-compliant photovoltaic solar system designs in AutoCAD for multi-home communities across various states and jurisdictions. Creates 3D models using SketchUp or Aurora.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Draws highly accurate and code compliant PV system designs.
• Works within pre-determined templates to generate new build PV permit packages
• Receives guidance on design interpretation related to layout specifications and procedures.
• Uses knowledge of residential solar PV system design or residential electrical design to complete drawings.
• Uses AutoCad LT (CAD) for PV system designs and PVSyst software to accurately model production forecasts. Also uses Aurora software.to model shading
• Calculates allowances, dimensions, etc. within procedural and standard practice limitations.
• Prepares layout drawings of tolerances, dimensions and materials.
• After review by designated team member, makes any adjustments or changes as necessary or desired.
• Participates in review of design work completed by other team members.
• Maintains project standards, conventions, and quality.
• Utilizes in-house project management software to maintain workflow and communication (Salesforce)
• Assists in development and maintenance of CAD templates
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient with Auto-CAD LT
• Proficient with 3D modeling in SketchUp or Aurora.
• General construction understanding including ability to read electrical and structural plans
• 1-3 years' experience with residential PV system design or residential electrical design
• Understanding of NEC 690 and residential building standards
• Effective communication skills with regards to project timelines and resource requirements
• Experience in high-volume, metrics-driven atmosphere
• Must be willing and able to review other's work and happily accept revisions to their own work product

Non-essential (Valued but not required skills & experience):

• Vocational school graduation or certificate in CAD
• Knowledge of jurisdictional requirements for PV system design
• Experience modeling systems performance in PVSyst
• NAPCEP certification

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wage adjustment after 6-months in job role, and annually afterwards.
• Company provided computer, monitors, mouse and keyboard, headset.
• We offer CIGNA health insurance and dental Insurance within the first 30 days of employment.
• Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• 401K program.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Flexible paid time off.
• RTD EcoPass.
• Discounts to put solar on your home.

Physical demands & work environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, co-owner is occasionally
required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with
hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work environment: The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
Work environment is in office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Namaste Solar is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment for people to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize that diverse teams make strong teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.