Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?
About the Company
Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.
We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.
Responsibilities:
This is a temp-to hire role.
- Solar System Layouts: Develop and prepare detailed solar system designs using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and local codes.
- Technical Drawings: Create electrical, structural, and plumbing drawings for PV and ST systems.
- Electrical Calculations: Generate single-line diagrams, stringing layouts, and conductor sizing calculations based on California Electrical Code requirements.
- Code Compliance & Fire Safety: Ensure solar system designs comply with California Fire Code (CFC) requirements, incorporating proper setbacks, access pathways, and fire safety measures in PV and ST layouts.
- Design Optimization: Assist engineers in refining solar designs by applying best practices for system efficiency and performance.
- Construction & Permit Drawings: Provide technical support by preparing accurate construction and permit drawings for engineers and project managers.
- Project Coordination: Work with architects, contractors, and consultants to define project-specific structural and electrical requirements.
- Consultant Collaboration: Coordinate with external structural and electrical engineers to prepare documentation for permitting and regulatory approvals.
- Documentation & Record-Keeping: Assist in project documentation by generating Bills of Materials (BOMs), maintaining design records, and ensuring all drawings are up-to-date and properly filed.
- Quality Control & Review: Support internal design reviews by identifying design challenges, troubleshooting potential issues, and suggesting workflow improvements.
- Field Support: Collaborate with project managers and field teams to provide technical insights, ensuring successful execution of designs in the construction phase.
- Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on industry trends, code requirements, and emerging technologies in solar system design.
- Team Collaboration & Process Improvement: Participate in engineering meetings, contribute to workflow enhancements, and support the engineering team in special projects as needed.
- On-the-job training: Learn and grow through on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced engineers specializing in PV, solar thermal, and hybrid PVT system designs.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in English communication (written and verbal).
- Strong AutoCAD drafting capabilities for preparing solar layouts and drawings.
- Basic understanding of solar system design principles (PV and ST systems).
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office (Word, Excel).
- High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and organized drawings.
- Certificate, diploma, or degree in Drafting, Engineering, or a related technical field experience preferred.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new design tools and engineering practices.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.
