Why Work with Us
If you are passionate about contributing to the global renewable energy transition in a locally focused and high-impact environment, then you belong on our team! Standard Energy Solutions (SES) is an unmatched organization in the DMV area focused on achieving high levels of quality while fostering an outstanding workplace culture, selected as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2024. With a longstanding track record of growth, we are always looking for new team members to continue to advance our mission.
About Standard Energy Solutions
Since 2004, SES has been on the leading edge of renewable innovation allowing us to design and install the highest quality renewable energy solutions for our customers. Based in Maryland and serving the Mid-Atlantic region, SES delivers professional renewable energy solutions to residential customers. SES offers comprehensive design, engineering, installation, and O&M service solutions for distributed solar, electrical load management, and energy storage systems.
The Role
We are currently seeking a Solar Design and Engineering Manager who has the skills, experience, and credentials to lead a close-knit team out of our Maryland office. The right candidate for this role will be able to embrace change and emerging technologies to lead the continued growth and evolution of the department.
The successful candidate will be:
•Exceptionally organized, meticulous, and detail oriented
•Disciplined in time management and deadline driven
•Adaptable to frequently evolving business needs in a fast-paced environment
•Self-motivated with an ability to manage multiple objectives, while adhering to quality processes
Job Responsibilities
•Lead the design and engineering team that is responsible for creating preliminary solar designs, performing site surveys, and completing design packages for construction.
•Complete the initial system design for PV systems, experience with Eagle View and Aurora is preferred.
•Provide guidance to ensure all required site information is obtained, via on-site survey process or remote technology.
•Complete system designs for roof and ground mounted PV, as well as energy storage systems. Including site plans, mechanical racking and attachment plans, single-line electrical drawings, interconnection details, and labeling.
•Perform project calculations, component sizing, and overall electrical design for residential solar PV systems.
•Ensure projects comply with building codes, AHJ requirements, engineering best practices, safety codes, regulatory codes, and NEC standards.
•Manage external engineering firm(s) responsible for producing engineering deliverables.
•Maintain current knowledge of new technologies and contribute to the evaluation of product offerings.
Qualifications
•4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
•3+ years’ experience in the solar PV industry, including project design
•Working knowledge of National Electrical Code, photovoltaic systems and construction practices
•NABCEP PVIP certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
•Current P.E. or ability to obtain P.E. certification a plus
Location and Benefits
•Ability to work out of our Columbia, MD office is strongly preferred
•Full Benefits Package including health, vision dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k, and attractive PTO policy