Engineering Director Commercial Solar Construction

Solar Energy Solutions Engineering Director Commercial Solar Construction

Location: Lexington, KentuckyJob Description:

Solar Energy Solutions (SES) is seeking an Engineering Director for our Commercial Solar Construction Department to drive PV design activities and ensure system sales transition seamlessly to high-quality installations. This position will require an engineer with strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills and will give any applicant significant exposure to all aspects of the solar and energy storage (Tesla) industry, equipping them for rapid career growth if they possess the needed capabilities. Experience in the solar industry is preferred, as is a passion for and an interest in renewable energy and a willingness to take part in a broad range of company activities.About Solar Energy Solutions:

Formed in 2006, SES delivers cutting-edge renewable energy solutions throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and West Virginia. SES is the region’s largest, most trusted, and rapidly growing clean energy construction company. SES is seeking to put the best talent in place to power our region’s clean energy future.Equal Opportunity Employer:

Solar Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Responsibilities:Works closely with the sales team to transition customer contracts to system designs including complete electrical schematics, mechanical designs, and permitting packages.Produces commercial and utility project proposals including modeling of energy output.Follows National Electric Code (NEC) to ensure compliant design.Generates design drawings for commercial projects for the purposes of permits, utility interconnection, and installation.Supports client PV system monitoring, reporting, and corrective action processes.Oversees specification and review of all commercial install team job bills of materials.Leads design and production of all commercial project submittal and training materials.Provides technical support to key clients.Ability to support the residential design team on an as-needed basis.Requirements:Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering Degree.Minimum 1-2 years relevant work experience.Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise complex parallel project activities.Familiarity with CAD design software. AutoCAD preferred.Ability to learn and utilize HelioScope, Energy Toolbase, and PVSyst solar design software.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Strong customer-facing written and verbal communication abilities.Familiarity with key PV systems components, their function, and key operating criteria.Familiarity with 3-phase commercial and industrial electrical services.Willingness to participate in PV install projects on an occasional basis.Ability to learn site and electrical survey skills for project proposal preparation.Ability to work as a team player.Must have a valid clean driver’s license and the ability to pass a 10-year background check and drug screening.Benefits:ESOPHealth insurancePaid time offCompany 401KPaid per diem for any time away from home

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