Company Overview

Penguin Home Solutions is a company rooted in trust, integrity, professionalism and excellence. We were recently named #21 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the country. Our motivated team of professional and dedicated associates are striving to be the leaders in our industry, providing the highest quality services in a timely, efficient manner.

Position Description

The Solar PV Designer will be responsible for designing PV systems by creating layouts for
residential projects. The position requires the ability to develop a system design from photos
and survey information of the jobs site. The ability to be detail-oriented with projects is a must;
the ideal candidate will be able to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating
excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and format drawing sets used to secure permit and complete installation
• Work with building departments, utilities, or other AHJ to ensure compliance with local
  and national building codes
• Oversee CAD process
• Serve as a liaison between field technicians, department management, government
  bodies, and customers
• Consistently meet the overall project deadlines in a timely and accurate manner
• Use AutoCAD and other design software to produce complete PV system electrical
  designs, utility interconnection drawings, lighting designs, site layout drawings, zoning
  permit packages, and other deliverables
• Coordinate with outside design consultants for structural and racking designs, including
  review of design drawings and calculations
• Assist with compiling and submitting building and zoning permit packages
• Assist in the compilation of bills of material, customer operation and maintenance
  manuals, and other documentation to assist field construction teams
• Array layouts, wire runs, interconnections and one-line diagrams
• Review building codes and implement new requirements as needed
• Prepare and/or revise residential plan sets for photovoltaic, battery and generator
  system installation utilizing Aurora. Plan sets include electrical schematics, structural
  details, and equipment specifications
• Work with and provide technical assistance to project coordinators, customers, and
  other departments as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of the NEC and all building codes applicable for proper
  solar, and electrical system designs
• Provide other work as necessary to assist permitting, proposals, and technical
  information aspects of solar system design and production
• Understands how to size systems
• Perform additional duties as assigned and/or directed

Job Qualifications

• Must have PV Design experience
• Familiar with AHJ Corrections
• Familiar with Aurora Solar Software
• At least 2 years of experience in AutoCAD 2D
• Familiarity with dimensioning, scaling, and CAD standards
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis in automation
• Organized, able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must work well in a team environment, as well as independently
• Sound decision making ability
• Experience creating complete drawing sets
• Familiarity with residential construction and wood framing
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• String sizing knowledge
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel)

Education

• AutoCAD Certification a plus
• NABCEP Certification a plus
• Bachelor's or Associates degree preferred

Schedule:

• M-F
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift
• Onsite required

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