PV Design Engineer - US Solar

EnergyScape Renewables is a leading solar design and engineering services company, established in 2019, supporting US solar developers, installers, and EPCs. The company provides end-to-end services including Solar PV Design, Plan Sets, PE Stamping, Permitting, Interconnection, Site Evaluation, and Engineering Support for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar projects across the United States.

Job description

PV Designer US Solar | Residential & Commercial

We are hiring PV Designers with hands-on experience in US Residential and/or Commercial Solar PV Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare PV layouts and permit-ready design/plan sets for US solar projects.
• Develop roof/module layouts, equipment layouts and electrical drawings.
• Prepare SLD/Three-Line Diagrams and electrical details.
• Review site surveys, roof measurements and electrical information.
• Perform system sizing, string sizing and basic electrical calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, AHJ, utility and fire-code requirements.
• Handle design revisions based on QC, client, AHJ and utility comments.
• Complete projects accurately within defined TAT and quality standards.
• Complete Design for Roof Mount/Ground Mount/Battery, etc. residential solar projects, while maintaining an 85% quality standard.
• Ensure 100% efficiency in project design and execution.
• Review and/or develop site assessment data, including shading, structural, and electrical analysis, to inform final system designs.
• Create, review, and modify drawing sets using AutoCAD and custom software tools.
• Conduct engineering calculations and generate Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Research, document, and adhere to local and national code requirements in project jurisdictions.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of all photovoltaic (PV) equipment components and provide technical support as needed.
• Manage project workflow, meeting daily and weekly deliverables as outlined by the direct supervisor.
• Maintain prompt responsiveness to emails and phone calls, efficiently multitasking under tight deadlines.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer within the department.
• Maintain an error sheet to track and address any design discrepancies.
• Complete mandatory courses related to industry standards and products (e.g., Iron Ridge, Unirac).

Continuously update design standards and templates to reflect industry best practices

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in US Residential/Commercial Solar Design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC, AHJ and US solar permitting requirements.
• Experience with PV layouts, permit plan sets and electrical drawings.
• Understanding of modules, inverters, microinverters, optimizers and other PV equipment.
• Experience with Aurora Solar, HelioScope, OpenSolar, PVsyst or similar tools is an advantage.

Qualification

B.Tech/B.E./Diploma Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or relevant Engineering discipline.

Experience: 1+ Years

Industry: Solar / Renewable Energy

Role: PV Designer US Solar

Preferred: Candidates with direct experience working on US Residential or Commercial Solar projects and strong AutoCAD skills.

Role: Design Engineer

Industry Type: Power (Solar)

Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Engineering

Education

UG: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil, Electrical