Associate AB / HB PV Designer

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Overview

The Associate AB / HB  PV Designer is responsible for refining their process of designing code-compliant residential solar photovoltaic systems following engineering department policy. Developing an understanding of structural and electrical engineering concepts and calculations is a necessity for this position. This is an entry level position focused on developing individuals to become qualified PV Designers within the new homes/construction space. This is a fast paced yet detail oriented position.  

Responsibilities

• Create, review and modify PV system drawing sets in AutoCAD and custom software tools 

• Complete electrical and structural designs for photovoltaic projects within a production based environment

• Review blueprints and converting information into viable permitting documentation

• Interface with Construction Branch, Sales and Project Coordinator teams to complete designs meeting both Sunrun and customer expectations within deadlines

• Create project bills of material

• Provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions

• Analyzing electrical photographs to determine the proper interconnection method to be used when attaching a solar PV system to a home

• Utilize software systems to record progress of various tasks

• Work to meet and exceed design Key Performance Indicators (KPI) including, but not limited to, quality, output, cycle time and difficulty

• Performing other duties and assignments as given by management

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge of residential or commercial construction process

• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, construction, and customer facing teams 

• Proficiency in drafting using AutoCAD, Sketchup, or related software

• Excellent computing skills

• Strong desire to Create a Planet Run by the Sun

• Experience with designing and/or constructing solar electric systems

• Strong working knowledge of residential framing, roofing, and electrical

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and local building codes

• Experience with AutoCad and Salesforce

• Experience in creating material takeoffs

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform normal office duties

• Ability to operate office equipment including computers

• Ability to interact and participate in meetings

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards.  Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.