Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
3-5+ years of experience in commercial solar PV, BESS, and EV charging design.
Proficiency in CAD software, Helioscope, PVSyst, and Energy Toolbase.
Strong knowledge of NEC 70, CEC, and utility interconnection rules.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction design for solar, battery storage, and EV infrastructure projects.
Conduct advanced electrical engineering evaluations and code compliance checks.
Utilize estimating platforms to create comprehensive project estimates.
Facilitate Design Review and Pre-Mobilization Meetings with project teams.
Update internal SOPs and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
Benefits
401(k) plan
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Solar Applications Engineer II
Base Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Physical Setting: Hybrid / Full Remote
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Position Summary
The Solar Applications Engineer II is an experienced technical professional responsible for leading full-scope application engineering, preconstruction design, and estimating across complex commercial, industrial (C&I), and multi-building solar PV, battery storage (BESS), and EV charging projects. Operating with independence, this role conducts electrical and code evaluations, manages multi-scope estimating tools, and evaluates equipment options for value engineering
Key Responsibilities
Full-Scope Application & System Design: Lead preconstruction design development for commercial solar, battery storage (BESS), and EV infrastructure across rooftop, carport, and ground-mount applications, optimizing system performance and constructability.
Advanced Electrical & Code Analysis: Perform electrical engineering evaluations including line-side vs. load-side taps, transformer sizing, overcurrent protection (OCPD), voltage drop calculations, and short-circuit fault current analysis in compliance with NEC 70 and local AHJ standards.
Multi-Scope Estimating & Value Engineering: Master estimating platforms to build comprehensive project estimates. Solicit and evaluate competitive vendor quotes for modules, inverters, racking, energy storage, and electrical infrastructure equipment.
Field Page-Turns & Preconstruction Integration: Lead Design Review Page-Turn Meetings and Pre-Mobilization Meetings with Construction Managers and Field Project Engineers, ensuring a seamless transition from estimating to field execution.
SOP Refinement & Mentorship: Maintain and update internal SOP workflows, estimating databases, and layout software templates while providing day-to-day technical guidance to entry-level applications engineers.
Qualifications & Technical Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Experience: 3 - 5+ years of direct experience in commercial solar PV, BESS, and/or EV charging design, engineering, and preconstruction estimating.
Advanced Software Mastery: Proficiency in CAD software, Helioscope, PVSyst, Energy Toolbase, and advanced bidding platforms.
Codes & Standards: In-depth working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC 70), California Electrical Code (CEC), and utility interconnection rules.
Communication & Remote Autonomy: Strong technical writing and verbal skills with a proven ability to manage multiple bid deadlines independently in a full remote work environment.
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