Residential Solar Designer

SunCommon Published: April 23, 2019
Location
Waterbury, Vermont
Skill Level
Mid Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Energy / Engineering
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Description

~ SunCommon® is a proud Certified BCorp (B Corporation) in Vermont and New York State, having passed a rigorous assessment of responsible business practices. ~

We are also proud to be a Public Benefit Corporation, organized that way from the very beginning. That means it was our choice to be legally bound to put our employees, our communities and the habitat that sustains us all on equal footing with making a profit.

We feel a huge responsibility to succeed – in order to honor our triple bottom line commitments to people (our co-owners/employees and their families, our customers and residents of the communities where we do business), planet (our proud roots and local stomping grounds in both Vermont and the Hudson Valley, and the broader globe, given climate change) and profit (providing capital to grow, revenue to empower and share among our employees and a reasonable return to our investors).

Position Overview

SunCommon believes that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and brighter future – and renewable energy is where it starts. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Residential Solar Designer to join our inspired team in Waterbury, VT on a long-term, temporary basis, with the potential to lead to permanent employment.

As the Residential Solar Designer, you will hold a key position between sales and operations, ensuring customers’ goals are met and expectations set with a practical and safe solar system that will perform beautifully for decades.

Previous solar design experience is desired, but not required – we have a robust training program and internal mentoring for new staff.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do as the Residential Solar Designer:

  • Review customer’s electricity needs, the solar resource, and all parameters of the site to create a detailed plan, including electrical drawings and equipment list
  • Apply solar design principles, National Electric Code requirements, structural load analysis, production analysis, and financial analysis daily
  • Utilize drafting software to create 3D and 2D models and plans
  • Use CRM database (Salesforce) to maintain records
  • Frequently collaborate with colleagues, customers, and 3rd parties to deliver top quality residential solar system designs

Qualifications

What’s required of you:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering or Environmental Sciences) OR related Solar or Engineering experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Sketchup, AutoCAD (or other CAD program), CRM software (e.g. Salesforce), and file management is strongly desired
  • Must have at least a basic knowledge and training of electrical and structural engineering concepts
  • Familiarity with residential building construction is desired
  • Strong commitment to SunCommon’s purpose and vision

Compensation

Why work with us?:

In addition to a rewarding and meaningful career, you will receive a competitive salary; fully paid medical and dental premiums for you and your family; 3 weeks PTO for 1st year and 4 weeks for year 2+; 401k with company match; and much more!

~ SunCommon is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ, Spanish speaking individuals, and persons with disabilities. ~

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