Design and Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, coach, and supervise the Design & Engineering team
• Manager hiring, evaluation, and performance of team
• Be responsible for team and individual output defined by Key Performance Indicators
• Lead process flow improvements, group innovation, and overall design and permitting efficiencies with a focus on automation and an outstanding customer experience, both internal and external.
• Ensure ongoing training, skill development and continuous team/individual improvement.
• Work with Operations teams to create efficiencies in the design process, excellent communication around installation projects, and solve issues before they become problems. 
• Provide team with experience and knowledge on "constructability" of residential solar projects and code compliance.
• Review all completed plan sets before they are sent to installers.

 
Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years experience in solar construction, engineering, or design. 
• In-depth knowledge of residential grid tied PV installations including standard components, wiring configurations, as well as mechanical details such as attachments, racking, and waterproofing.
• Experience working with city/county permitting offices and inspectors.
• Minimum 3 years team management experience.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of solar plan set review.
• Certified electrician, C-10 license a plus.
• NABCEP Certified a strong plus.
• Must have strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
• Must be a strong creative leader, possessing a confident personality with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and process improvements
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment with a passion for changing the world through solar photovoltaics.