Senior Solar Design Engineer jobs in United States
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BlueWave · 5 hours ago

Senior Solar Design Engineer

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$115K/yr - $130K/yr
date5+ years exp

BlueWave is a pioneering renewable energy company focused on transforming access to renewable energy through solar and battery storage projects. As a Senior Solar Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and drafting of solar and energy storage projects, ensuring designs meet industry standards while collaborating with various teams to optimize system layouts.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Leading discussions with Development Engineers and senior designers to produce AutoCAD layouts and design packages
Working independently as well as with a team to meet established deadlines
Generating drawings that are in line with company drawing standards and templates
Following quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance
Being proactive when communicating with the team
Generating Bill of Materials from CAD drawing
Providing civil and electrical construction details for PV and BESS systems
Provide expected yield and production optimization ideas at various stages of design development
25%-30% travel expected to project sites as needed

Qualification

Solar PV designAutoCAD Civil 3DElectrical plans understandingNABCEP CertificationProduction estimation toolsUtility scale project designConstruction ManagementCivilGrading designHigh voltage/substation experienceProblem solvingDetail orientedCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
2-year AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent with additional experience in place of the above
5+ years of drafting/design experience in the solar PV or renewable industry
Advanced knowledge of solar PV designs and layout considerations
Advanced understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology
Superb problem solving and critical thinking skills
Willingness to learn and grow technically
Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Experience with production estimation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, etc
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
NABCEP Certification
Familiarity with civil and grading design
High voltage/substation experience
Experience designing utility scale projects in PV, Storage or Cogen facilities
Construction Management experience

Benefits

Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
HSA, FSA, & DCFSA options
Life insurance
Critical illness and accident coverage
Long- and short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with a company match
Unlimited paid time off
13 paid holidays
"Summer Fridays"
Dedicated volunteer days
Commuting stipend (for hybrid employees based in MA)
Cell phone reimbursement

Company

BlueWave

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BlueWave is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://bluewave.energy/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$456.2M
Key Investors
First American Equipment FinanceCity National BankU.S. Bancorp
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $247M
2025-02-06Undisclosed· $70M
2025-02-06Debt Financing· $48.2M

Leadership Team

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Sean Finnerty
Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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BlueWave Announces Patty DiOrio as Chief Development Officer
2025-11-07
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BlueWave Announces Closing of $247 Million Credit Facilities to Support Growing Operations
2025-07-30
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2025-06-10
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