Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager – Solar
The Company is looking for motivated individuals with senior PV design and installation experience.
Technical experience with a business-oriented mindset will be the most successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
• Provide pre-sales support to evaluate project feasibility and develop preliminary designs to support
sales efforts and project bids.
• Assist the sales team in understanding the engineering impacts of site specific or customer specific
requirements, preparing cost estimates and technical proposals. Assist with contract review and
negotiation in terms of engineering, testing or monitoring requirements
• Develop designs for solar electric systems meeting all national/state/local codes and customer
defined requirements.
• Design, analyze, and develop photovoltaic projects/systems, including the selection of system
components and specifications, and the generation of CAD layouts, electrical diagrams, and
compelling proposal documents
• Coordinate and validate required technical documents (electrical, structural, site plan drawings and
related documents)
• Assist in developing project schedules, budgets, energy models, scopes of work, and standards
• Refine and document processes which the company follows in the design and engineering of PV
systems, including development of Best Practices
• Complete technical evaluation of the BOS components
• Coordinate bill of materials development and supplier recommendations.
• Assist purchasing manager to understand and evaluate various products from an
engineering/technical standpoint. Periodically meet with vendors to learn about the technical
aspects of their products
• Review customer supplied drawings for proper engineering interface and utility interconnection
• Identify, prioritize, schedule project/design initiatives; drive execution of activities.
• Assist project managers and construction managers with the successful completion of projects and
participate in the resolution of field related issues that require engineering input
• Identify, evaluate, and direct the technical activities of project specific sub-contractors and
consultants.
• Provide technical input and establish procedures in development of site permitting and
interconnection requirements.
• Quality check of execution of solar power system
• Evaluate project results and performance to implement internal continuous improvement measures.
• Prepare monthly reports and timely written communication on design/project activities.
Desired Skills & Experience
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum experience:
o 5+ years of Commercial/Utility PV system design.
o MW Scale experience is required,
o AC side design experience upto 220 KV.
o kW scale experience is a plus.
• Software Proficiency: Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, PVSyst, MS Office
• Up to date with current technology trends in PV industry
• Should possess good knowledge of international codes & standards
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Motivated to learn new skill sets and expand knowledge base
• Willingness to travel