Canadian Solar Inc. · 17 hours ago
Project Design Engineer
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels and energy solutions committed to sustainability. The Project Design Engineer will support early-stage development and engineering for Commercial & Industrial energy storage and solar PV projects, focusing on system design and technical documentation.
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Responsibilities
Perform technical feasibility assessments, load and utility data analysis, and conceptual system design for C&I battery energy storage (BESS) and solar PV systems
Develop preliminary system layouts, one-line diagrams, electrical calculations, and capacity modeling
Conduct solar irradiance studies, shading analysis, and energy performance modeling
Analyze interval utility data (15-min / hourly) to evaluate load profiles, peak shaving potential, and system sizing
Review interconnection requirements, tariff structures, and utility programs (CPUC, IOUs, NEM, SGIP)
Prepare preliminary bill of materials (BOM), equipment selection support, and cost assumptions for proposals
Perform occasional site assessments and prepare technical site reports
Coordinate with project development, sales, and construction teams to ensure technical alignment
Maintain organized project documentation and support permitting & utility submissions as needed
Assist in identifying BESS opportunities and portfolio design optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Understanding of electrical design principles (480V/277V, 208V/120V systems, transformers, DER interconnection)
Knowledge of battery energy storage system design, safety, and project workflows
Familiarity with California incentive & interconnection programs (SGIP, Rule 21, NEM/NBT/A)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to multitask and work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
Willing to travel occasionally for site visits
Preferred
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in distributed energy, solar, or energy storage design is preferred
Experience with California C&I energy systems is strongly preferred
Experience with microgrid or hybrid BESS-PV systems is preferred
Knowledge of NFPA 855, UL 9540, UL 1741, NEC Article 690 & 706 is preferred
Experience with ESS enclosure vendors and inverter/EPC requirements is preferred
PV & Energy Modeling: PVsyst, Helioscope (or Aurora Solar), SAM preferred
Electrical Calculations: ETAP or equivalent preferred; NEC knowledge
Utility Data & Tariff Tools: Utility API, Energy Toolbase or equivalent preferred
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $230M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M
Leadership Team
Shawn Qu
Chairman and CEO
Colin Parkin
President
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