Freedom Forever

Solar Design Engineer

LocationSeattle, WA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$65,000-$71,000

About This Job


Description



Pay: $65k/yr-$71k/yr (DOE) + Performance Bonuses + Benefits + Full Time & Remote


Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Insurance
$50K Life Insurance
401K
Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time-Off


Are you passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact on the environment? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced industry? Look no further! Freedom Forever, a leading residential solar company, is seeking talented and motivated Project Engineers to join our team.


As a Design Engineer you will be a mid-level role on the Construction Engineering team. After a Site Survey is complete, you are responsible for creating a buildable solar design that meets all municipality, utility, and financing requirements while ensuring Sales preferences are considered. In this role you are a ruthless problem solver, acting swiftly and decisively to resolve issues and blockers to provide the best possible experience to our customers.



ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce a rooftop or ground-mount photovoltaic layout using Aurora, BrightPath, and/or Everbright while taking into consideration external requirements and preference
Identify any factors that may affect the scope of work including project cost, installation complexity and feasibility
Create and maintain Construction plans using AutoCAD and internal design tools that re compliant with Municipality and Utility requirements
Determine the optimal point of interconnection based on existing electrical infrastructure and conditions, with an eye for ease of installation
Complete electrical load calculations to determine the feasibility of various electrical scopes of work
Manage a regional pipeline of Construction Engineering tasks, including new projects, previsions to existing projects, and tickets
Work closely with Regional Branches to establish rapport and a direct lone of communication between Engineering and Field Operations
Perform other duties as assigned



What Success Looks Like in This Role* All assigned designs, rework and tickets completed within 24 hours

Achieve 95% quality within a rolling 30-day period



QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:



Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or similar degree


Experience:* Minimum of 3 years of professional design experience in the solar industry

Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation, preferred
Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred




Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to design Roof-Mount and Ground-Mount photovoltaic systems
Understanding of relevant Electrical concepts to Solar, including tie-in methods, red flags, and relevant chapters in the NEC
Competency in basic Structural concepts including residential roof framing types and components
Familiarity of various roof attachment and racking assemblies, including factors influencing and limiting product choice
Strong communication skills, including the ability to concisely describe problems, solutions, and needs
Must be a team player, focused on achieving team and Company goals ahead of their own
Must work well unsupervised and be self-motivated



PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES

Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into a computer
Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
Regularly understand the speech of another person
Frequently work on projects that require deadlines
Frequently bend to file and maintain files
Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds


Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.


Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

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