Sunrun is a leading home solar and storage company focused on delivering clean energy and growing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We are seeking a Sr. Multifamily PV Designer to design solar PV systems for multi-family residential buildings and optimize system energy production for profitability, customer satisfaction, and performance.
Overview
The Sr. Multifamily PV Designer completes solar photovoltaic (PV) system designs for multi-family residential buildings. Performs system energy production estimates and optimizes PV system design for profitability, customer satisfaction, and system performance.
Responsibilities
- Creates and designs multifamily / commercial PV systems that maximize production, reduce installation cost, and optimize PV system size to meet customer goals based on electricity use patterns and utility charges
- Based on optimized system cost, size and energy production, creates one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, roofing plans, site maps, and other documents as required for building permits and interconnection applications
- Autonomously manage third party consultants, subcontractors, and independent engineers; coordinates with engineering and interconnection groups at utilities to manage and facilitate new virtual net metering tariffs
- Collaborates with other teams throughout the entire project life cycle, including support for site survey, permitting, pre-construction prep, construction request for information support, authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) / utility inspection, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance support
- Works with Sales, Project Management, and Installation teams to find creative solutions to competing interests and to meet customer, company, code, and utility requirements and resolve issues
- Collaborates with Project Management to develop strategies for prioritizing work to speed the deployment of megawatt, reduction of costs, and ensure customer satisfaction
- Ensures that design packages are complete and ready to submit for permits so installation can proceed as scheduled
- Coordinates with engineering to obtain approvals and stamped drawings as required
- Completes the bill of materials listing all equipment; ensures equipment lists are complete and correct so that materials can be procured for the project
- Completes installation notes to provide Installers with all required information
- Assist in mentoring and developing team members both technically and professionally
- Value engineer projects to bring down costs while ensuring high value design
- Analyze project constraints to optimize the design so that projects come in on time and under budget including decisions on system size, layout configuration, equipment selection, constructability, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years residential PV design experience, including 3 years of commercial PV Design experienceNABCEP certification preferred.Superior knowledge of AutoCAD, National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and applicable fire codesIn depth understanding of main panel upgrades and utility variance protocols for both commercial solar, Rule 21, line side taps, and energy storage interconnection policySuperior knowledge of residential and commercial PV constructionSuperior knowledge of electrical and mechanical design theory and concepts; ability to breakdown complex engineering ideas for customers new to PV and / or storageIn depth understanding of different interconnection methods and viabilityExcellent MS Office Suite skillsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsExtreme attention to detail and consistencyAbility to work within a team and independentlyDemonstrated leadership experience in a team environmentAbility to execute multiple projects and tasks and manage competing prioritiesAbility to support the development of processes and tools in a growing departmentCritical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrated ability to use sound judgement to translate designs to installationProven record of good judgment and analytical skills, with attention to detail and consistencyAbility to prioritize, execute and follow up on initiativesRecruiter : Tyrone Taylor (tyrone.taylor@sunrun.com)
Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Starting salary / wage for this opportunity : $77,555.21 to $103,406.94
Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com.
Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here : EEO | Sunrun
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