Solect Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Design Engineer - Solect Energy
Hopkinton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expSolect Energy is a company focused on solar PV and energy storage projects. The Senior Design Engineer will lead the design of commercial and industrial solar PV projects, ensuring code compliance and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
Energy
Responsibilities
Design canopy, ground-mount, and rooftop solar projects using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and permitting requirements
Create electrical single-line diagrams for Professional Engineer (PE) review and stamping
Act as a technical lead in internal and external project coordination meetings for new construction and complex projects (greater than 500kW AC, BESS, EV charging, repowering)
Collaborate with the Regulatory team on utility revisions during the interconnection process
Develop comprehensive site plans and construction document sets for advanced project development stages. This includes detailed drawings for equipment pad design/layouts, switchgear elevations, grounding details, inverter racking details, and BESS pad details. Create as-built construction documents upon project completion
Generate detailed site plans illustrating equipment pad/locations, transformer pads, trench routes, and point of interconnection details
Provide technical support to the construction team through project completion
Resolve RFIs and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, and support project closeout tasks
Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code compliance
Support new product and technology research initiatives
Lead process improvement initiatives
Develop and manage relationships with vendors and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle
Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries
Conduct site visits during construction for project assessment
Perform Helioscope/PVSyst designs and other design/engineering tasks as required
Mentor and coach Design Engineers and Design Interns
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar PV design and engineering
Minimum 1 year of Energy Storage experience
Proficiency in creating electrical single-line diagrams
Ability to create point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems (a plus)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office
Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask and manage multiple project designs simultaneously with minimal supervision
Professional and personable demeanor with a willingness to interact with clients, third-party design professionals, utility representatives, and other team members
Preferred
NABCEP PV Design or Installation Certification
Proficiency in Helioscope and PVSyst
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Family care benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and bonding leave
Paid holidays
401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Company
Solect Energy
Solect Energy, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is the recognized leader in commercial-scale solar.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2017-12-07Seed· $1M
Leadership Team
Ken Driscoll
Chief Executive Officer
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