Job Description

Company Description

Big Sun Solar, based in San Antonio, Texas, enables companies, nonprofits, and municipalities across Texas to achieve carbon reduction goals and financial benefits through solar energy solutions. Trusted by leading organizations such as Vitesco Technologies, Safran Helicopter Engines, and Rush Enterprises, Big Sun Solar is customer-focused and innovative. The company collaborates with utilities and municipalities to design programs promoting widespread solar adoption in local communities. Recognized for its expertise, Big Sun has partnered with CPS Energy for Texas’ largest community solar initiative and with the City of San Antonio for the state's largest municipal onsite solar project.

Role Description

This full-time on-site role, based in San Antonio, TX, is for a Solar PV Designer II and includes the following responsibilities.

• Serving as project designer for commercial and utility scale solar projects.
• Designing preliminary layouts and final permit packages based on the potential client’s needs and building property specifications.
• Leading project calculations, component sizing and overall design for solar PV systems. 
• Creating drawings of proposed systems, including solar carports, roof-top solar arrays, and ground-mounted solar arrays.
• Creating production models using PVSyst, Helioscope and SolarAnywhere.
• Coordinating with utilities and AHJ on project design, permitting, and execution.
• Communicating and managing vendors and subcontractors.
• Using AutoCAD and SketchUp to complete design to local AHJ requirements. 
• Comply with building codes, engineering practices, safety codes, regulatory codes, and NEC standards.
• Coordinating with other members of the engineering and sales team throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that designs are feasible and compatible with the property.
• Attending customer meetings throughout sales and construction cycles.
• Assist with system monitoring and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, or similar software for solar system design
• Knowledge of electrical design, system layouts, and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for site evaluation and solar energy generation analysis
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate design concepts clearly
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy and quality in design work
• 4-year degree or equivalent practical experience, or other technical degree from an accredited college
• 2+ years of experience in solar PV system design or related field
• Understanding of permitting processes and local jurisdiction requirements for solar projects
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainability

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