Position

Aurora Energy Inc. is seeking a Commercial Solar (PV) Design Engineer to join our fast-growing company. In this role, you will be assisting our experienced design engineer in commercial solar design.

Responsibilities

Provide design assistance in creating commercial PV system permitting/construction drawings using AutoCAD, including but not limited to site plans, single- or three-line diagrams, elevation drawings, and detail drawings
Assist in site feasibility studies and site surveying for PV layouts
Perform simulations of solar energy production and analyze PV system performance
Assist in creating and compiling information for sales proposals
Create bills of materials for project installations and review quotes for equipment purchasing
Other design tasks assigned by Engineering Manager

Requirements

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in the solar industry
Intermediate knowledge of construction codes and standards (i.e., NEC, NFPA 1)
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with PV simulation software PVsyst, Helioscope or Aurora Solar
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Two years or more PV design experience especially in C&I

Preferred Qualification

Trained in AutoCAD at school or job site
Experienced in Helioscope, PVSys, and Aurora Solar
EIT is preferred
NABCEP PVIP is preferred

Company

Founded in 1994, Aurora Energy is a pioneer in the D.C. metro area solar industry and one of the most trusted solar engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the region. We have completed hundreds of projects for client such as the United Therapeutics and Fitzgerald Auto mall and focus on commercial rooftop, groundmount and carport installations.

We are in Columbia Maryland, which is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the US. Aurora Energy also offers the opportunity for partial remote work from such locations as D.C. or Northern Virginia.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Competitive Salary from 90k to 115k
Health Care (medical, dental, vision)
401k
Vacation
Sick Days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have knowledge of construction codes and standards including NEC and NFPA 1?
Do you have an Associate / Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience in the commercial solar industry?
Do you have experience with software tools including AutoCAD, Helioscope, PVSys, and Aurora Solar?
Desire to manage and lead the engineering department

Experience:

AutoCAD: 5 years (Required)
PV commercial design: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21045

Aurora Energy, Inc.

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