Design Engineer

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Q CELLS Home Energy Solutions seeks a Design Engineer to generate solar blueprints with a specialized expertise with the Home Energy System division. As a Design Engineer, you will also be in charge of ensuring the scope of work is accurate via both a thorough account review and production modeling adjustments as needed. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, and problem solving and communication skills.

This position will be based out of our office in Irvine, CA, with an in-office schedule that is set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create and submit Drafting package for third party Auto Cad drafters.

- Become a subject matter expert on the Qcells Q.Home battery system, Q home modules, and pairings with other product offerings for residential applications.

- Perform quality reviews on completed design packages.

- Confirm scope of work and generate work orders for construction.

- Compare the scope of work against the signed agreement and ensure project was sold with the appropriate adders.

- Analyze data to understand most common design failures and provide feedback to design vendors on areas for improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of experience in an engineering role, including 3-5 years’ experience in solar system design and engineering.

- Experience with AutoCAD.

- Strong understanding of NEC and CRC code.

- Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction.

- Impeccable attention to detail.

- Ability to exercise strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Detailed, analytical thinker with the ability to recruit and lead quantitative talent.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present credit management, vision and strategy in internal and external forums.

- Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth environment.

- Process driven while finding long-term solutions.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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