Engineering Director Commercial Solar Construction

Job Description : Solar Energy Solutions (SES) is seeking an Engineering Director for our Commercial Solar Construction Department to drive PV design activities and ensure system sales transition seamlessly to high quality installations.

This position will require an engineer with strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and will give any applicant significant exposure to all aspects of the solar and energy storage (Tesla) industry, equipping them for rapid career growth if they possess the needed capabilities.

Experience in the solar industry is preferred as is a passion for and an interest in renewable energy and a willingness to take part in a broad range of company activities.

About Solar Energy Solutions : Formed in 2006, SES delivers cutting edge renewable energy solutions throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and West Virginia.

SES is the region’s largest, most trusted and rapidly growing clean energy construction company. SES is seeking to put the best talent in place to power our region’s clean energy future.

Solar Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requirements

Responsibilities :

• Works closely with sales team to transition customer contracts to system designs including complete electrical schematics, mechanical designs and permitting packages.
• Produces commercial and utility project proposals including modeling of energy output.
• Follows National Electric Code (NEC) to ensure compliant design.
• Generates design drawings for commercial projects for the purposes of permits, utility interconnection, and installation.
• Supports client PV system monitoring, reporting and corrective action processes.
• Oversees specification and review of all commercial install team job bills of materials.
• Leads design and production of all commercial project submittal and training materials.
• Provides technical support to key clients.
• Ability to support residential design team on an as needed basis.

Requirements :

• Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 1- 2 years relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise complex parallel project activities.
• Familiarity with CAD design software. AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize HelioScope, Energy Toolbase, and PVSyst solar design software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer facing written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with key PV systems components, their function and key operating criteria.
• Familiarity with 3 phase commercial and industrial electrical services.
• Willingness to participate in PV install projects on an occasional basis.
• Ability to learn site and electrical survey skills for project proposal preparation.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Must have valid clean driver’s license and the ability to pass a 10-year background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus bonuses
• ESOP
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Company 401K.
• Paid per diem for any time away from home.
• Salary based on Experience
30+ days ago