Design Engineer

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GreenSpark Solar creates fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in the Greater Rochester Community.  We feel a huge responsibility to succeed at GreenSpark. As a B Corporation, success is directly tied to honoring our triple bottom line of commitments to people (our employees and their families, our Customers and residents of the communities where we do business), planet (our local and the broader global environment) and profits (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Our values are reflected in our workplace — our office is directly powered by onsite wind turbines and solar panels, our fleet includes all-electric and hybrid vehicles, dogs roam the office, and we strive to be an unabashedly inclusive, diverse workplace.

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We are seeking a Design Engineer to join GreenSpark Solar! The Design Engineer is responsible for developing and designing ground commercial solar PV projects, and the iterative process of adjusting designs to match real world conditions at individual project sites. This is a job local to the Rochester, NY region. This will include assessing ground conditions; assessing related structural or civil issues from photos, site survey information, or on-site visits; collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to guide projects through the permitting, approvals, and grant(s) processes from contract to completion.

The essential job functions of the Design Engineer include:

• Confirming preliminary site data supplied by sales staff.

• Conducting/managing engineering site audits utilizing drone imagery and other technology to collect site information for use in electrical PV designs and physical site layouts

• Performing shade analysis and energy production modeling via PVSyst and/or PVCase

• Researching current National Electric Code, International Fire Code, local building and zoning codes, and other relevant codes applicable to the development of efficient and code compliant designs

• Create electrical single-line and three-line diagrams for solar PV systems

• Create drawing sets for ground mounted arrays in CAD

• Understand and navigate utility interconnection issues.

• Review specifications and recommend engineering or equipment changes to achieve solar design objectives. 

• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during the installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring. 

• Implement and update standard operating procedures, quality control metrics, and safety standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

These are our education & qualification requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Solar design preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or related field preferred.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD. Use of PVSyst or PVCase, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of all applicable codes such as the National Electric Code and International Fire Code.
• Attention to detail and self-proof reading for accuracy.
• Ability to generate accurate, highly‐detailed construction drawings using computer modeling software.
• Previous knowledge of solar power including formal education and/or certifications; NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional, preferred.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize multiple assignments with tight deadlines.

Here’s a peek at our total rewards!

• Pay Range: $80,000–$110,000, based on experience and qualifications.

• Weekly pay

• Quarterly bonus potential based on company performance

• Company-issued cell phone or reimbursement

• 401(k) profit sharing plan

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work arrangements.

• Paid downtown parking and/or parking validation provided

• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, followed by flexible paid time off moving forward.

• 12 days of paid sick leave

• 8 paid company-wide closure days

• Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs

• Annual company retreat to foster team building and company culture

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counseling services

• Pet-friendly work environment

If you are innovative, collaborative, and want to work at an amazing company, then apply today!

GreenSpark Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind and seek to remove barriers and increase opportunities, access, and advancement for all people. Do not let historical barriers prevent you from jumping on this life changing opportunity – reach out and ask questions if you have them – we are here!