What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar PV Designer position at W3Global?
Job Summary
Design Solar PV systems and microgrid systems using engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and other programs including AutoCAD.
Prepare Proposals for potential work by putting together preliminary designs, estimating material, researching materials, and putting together professional proposal documents.
Take Solar PV technical training classes and other technical training to further knowledge and obtain NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification.
Primary Responsibilities
Use engineering calculations, spreadsheets, AutoCAD and other programs to design turn-key Solar PV systems, microgrid systems, and battery back-up systems.
Size and create panelboard, conduit, wiring, and equipment schedules.
Design array layouts, equipment plans, electrical line diagrams, and routing plans for array interconnection.
Generate professional project RFIs and Submittals for submission to clients.
Prepare preliminary layouts, using AutoCAD, Google Earth, and Helioscope/PVSyst, of Solar PV systems on tops of buildings, in open fields, and other locations.
Maintain familiarity with project specific AHJ, utility, state, and local codes to ensure code compliancy.
Attend site visits with Sales Reps as the technical expert to answer technical questions, take pictures, and take detailed field notes.
Prepare preliminary layouts and electrical designs for Government and Commercial proposals.
Study blueprints, schematics, specifications, and all other documentation and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to provide a full turn-key installation.
Work with estimating department to provide technical assistance, design services, and RFQ support for proposals.
Contact manufacturers and suppliers to obtain current pricing on materials and store information in an organized manner for others to use.
Take continuing education classes to further knowledge in Solar PV Design, EV Charging Stations, Generators, National Electrical Code, battery storage, and others.
May assist in training lower-level apprentice technicians, general laborers, designers, and others.
Perform related work and other job-related duties as assigned.
Attend project installations and help to complete installation by providing hands-on work, supervision, safety oversight, etc. as needed and for personal development.
Performing site visits, evaluating existing infrastructure, performing engineering calculations, understanding and applying the National Electrical Code (NEC) code and power system design principals, and drafting in AutoCAD (electrical one-line diagrams, conduit routing plans, and module layouts) programs to design Solar PV systems, microgrid systems, and battery back-up systems.
The basic ability to understand documents, define problems, and draw valid conclusions.
Work Days/Hours: Typical work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday.
Education/Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering.
2 years of experience
Certificates, Licenses, Clearances AND Registrations Required
Must have and maintain full Covid-19 vaccination per U.S. Government requirements.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have a valid driver's license and US Passport at the time of employment. Driver's license and Passport must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government security check clearance for access to military and other sensitive US Government facilities and bases.
Desired Experiences/Licenses
Military experience (Veteran) is highly desirable but not required.
EIT Certification with the ability to earn a P.E. license.
Design Solar PV systems and microgrid systems using engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and other programs including AutoCAD.
Prepare Proposals for potential work by putting together preliminary designs, estimating material, researching materials, and putting together professional proposal documents.
Take Solar PV technical training classes and other technical training to further knowledge and obtain NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification.
Primary Responsibilities
Use engineering calculations, spreadsheets, AutoCAD and other programs to design turn-key Solar PV systems, microgrid systems, and battery back-up systems.
Size and create panelboard, conduit, wiring, and equipment schedules.
Design array layouts, equipment plans, electrical line diagrams, and routing plans for array interconnection.
Generate professional project RFIs and Submittals for submission to clients.
Prepare preliminary layouts, using AutoCAD, Google Earth, and Helioscope/PVSyst, of Solar PV systems on tops of buildings, in open fields, and other locations.
Maintain familiarity with project specific AHJ, utility, state, and local codes to ensure code compliancy.
Attend site visits with Sales Reps as the technical expert to answer technical questions, take pictures, and take detailed field notes.
Prepare preliminary layouts and electrical designs for Government and Commercial proposals.
Study blueprints, schematics, specifications, and all other documentation and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to provide a full turn-key installation.
Work with estimating department to provide technical assistance, design services, and RFQ support for proposals.
Contact manufacturers and suppliers to obtain current pricing on materials and store information in an organized manner for others to use.
Take continuing education classes to further knowledge in Solar PV Design, EV Charging Stations, Generators, National Electrical Code, battery storage, and others.
May assist in training lower-level apprentice technicians, general laborers, designers, and others.
Perform related work and other job-related duties as assigned.
Attend project installations and help to complete installation by providing hands-on work, supervision, safety oversight, etc. as needed and for personal development.
Performing site visits, evaluating existing infrastructure, performing engineering calculations, understanding and applying the National Electrical Code (NEC) code and power system design principals, and drafting in AutoCAD (electrical one-line diagrams, conduit routing plans, and module layouts) programs to design Solar PV systems, microgrid systems, and battery back-up systems.
The basic ability to understand documents, define problems, and draw valid conclusions.
Work Days/Hours: Typical work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday.
Education/Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering.
2 years of experience
Certificates, Licenses, Clearances AND Registrations Required
Must have and maintain full Covid-19 vaccination per U.S. Government requirements.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have a valid driver's license and US Passport at the time of employment. Driver's license and Passport must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government security check clearance for access to military and other sensitive US Government facilities and bases.
Desired Experiences/Licenses
Military experience (Veteran) is highly desirable but not required.
EIT Certification with the ability to earn a P.E. license.
RN Home Health-PV - Multiple Locations
Roper St. Francis Healthcare -
Ladson, SC
RN Home Health-PV - Multiple Locations
3500 Roper St. Francis Healthcare -
Ladson, SC
Sales Consultant
Top Tier Solar Solutions -
Charleston, SC
