What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer I/II position at Freedom Solar Power?
Freedom Solar Power is the tenth-largest solar installer in the U.S. Founded in Austin in 2007, we now serve Texas, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia! Our residential and commercial solar reputation is based on our dedication to quality and service. At Freedom Solar Power, our mission is to empower everyone to get clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values every day:
- Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
- Go Above and Beyond
- Put People First
- Have a Humble Heart
- Give a Damn
Shoot Straight
Job Duties:
- Reviews site assessment and submit information necessary to an outside designer to prepare for permit drawing packets
- Reviews designs for compliance with NEC, local AHJ, and utility requirements
- Creates and uploads bill of materials (BOM)
- Create and edit permit drawing packages using AutoCAD
- Responds to AHJ and utility plan review comments
- Able to run production analyses to optimize the value of solar
- Coordinates with other sales, site assessment, permitting, operations installation teams, and electricians for engineering support as needed
- Provides technical support to troubleshoot design and/or other technical issues
- Responds to emails/calls about design-related questions
Assists with other duties as assigned by the Design Manager
Job Requirements:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Degree in Science, Tech, Engineering or Math field
1 years of PV Design experience Designer I or 2 years PV Design experience Designer II
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Essentialto the intermediate user in AutoCAD, Aurora, Microsoft Office
- Understanding of basic electrical design concepts and theory
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Hard-working & Positive attitude
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Highly Detail-oriented
- Works well with others in a team environment and is able to work independently
- Flexible and adaptable to changing processes
- Familiarity with DC and AC modules, microinverters, optimizers, and string inverters
- Able to complete at least 90 residential designs and BOMs per month with a high level of accuracy
- Able to design advanced systems including grid-tie with battery backup, remote off-grid, ground mounts, and complex electrical upgrades
- Excellent knowledge of NEC code and electrical design requirements
- Able to navigate many different AHJ and utility requirements with a high first-pass approval rate for plan review
- Able to answer complex technical questions from the Sales and Operations teams
Starting to develop as a leader on the design team and helping more junior designers
Freedom Solar Power recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:
- W-2 Employment Status
- Weekly Pay Dates!
- Company Healthcare (including dental and vision)
- 401K w/ Employer Matching
- 3 Weeks PTO
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Team Building!
Upward mobility!
