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What We Do
Are you ready to change the future? You have the opportunity to join the company that helped establish solar markets around the world and continues to innovate in the renewable energy space. SunPower is one of the top three global solar companies by revenue with facilities in the US, Europe and Asia and we are seeking talented people to join us in building a clean energy future.
Widely recognized as the world’s standard for solar, SunPower produces the world’s highest efficiency solar products. Our quality and reliability standards far exceed those of any other company in the industry. And we focus on our customers - such as Macy’s, Microsoft, Whole Foods Market and the U.S. Department of Energy - by guaranteeing performance.
SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees’ commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards. We are also committed to our employees’ growth through robust career development programs.
In an industry that is reshaping the world’s energy future, there’s no better place to be than SunPower.
Summary
The Senior Project Design Engineer creates site-specific designs for the deployment of SunPower Systems products, applying design guidelines and working with internal and external customers to define and meet unique project requirements for commercial scale solar arrays. Generates full sets of construction documents or oversees one or more drafters to execute construction drawings, and generates bills of material, specifications, and other documents in support of the in-house construction project management team. Manages external engineering sub-consultants; assists salespeople and construction Project managers with design related questions; responds to Requests For Information (RFIs) from the field during construction.
Job duties include the following but are not limited to:
•Leads in defining a project’s functional and spatial requirements. Estimates costs and develops schedules for the design of solar arrays.
•Prepares mechanical, electrical, civil and structural designs solar arrays
•Oversees one or more drafters who execute construction drawings
•Schedules and leads Design Review meetings; assists project manager in updating overall project schedule and budget
•Updates and maintains design schedule dates in CRM. Creates new schedules as needed.
•Leads multiple project designs simultaneously; manages competing priorities and overcomes obstacles to successfully meet submittal dates
•Creates Scopes of Work for engineering consultants and modifies and updates the boilerplate scopes as needed
•Creates and updates CSI format specifications unique to project and site requirements
•Manages engineering consultants for calculations, drawing packages, professional stamps
•Meets with external customers and construction subcontractors to discuss design options, address concerns, and reduce costs
•Uses understanding of construction logistics, material and labor costs to optimize designs
•Is local expert to Salespeople and construction Project Managers with design related questions, responding to RFIs from the field
•Mentors more junior engineers
•Reviews and approves Bills of Materials for all product types;
•Effectively directs and utilizes administrative resources in repetitive tasks such as generating plots and updating schedules
•Assists in updating and maintaining drawing set templates based on updates from product design or other sources of new information
Education and Experience
•Bachelors degree in Civil or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a Masters degree in Architecture
•5-7 years experience in the design field
•PE required; professional development is encouraged
Qualifications
•Excellent, demonstrated design skills
•Ability to delegate and prioritize work of drafters, technicians, and interns
•Strong AutoCAD skills and proven ability to generate accurate, highly-detailed construction drawings
•Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes
•Proven ability to successfully procure, monitor, and assess subcontracted consultants
•Strong analytical skills
•Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors.
•Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.
•Sufficient organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
•Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
•Must be computer-savvy - strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Level descriptors:
•An experienced professional who has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. As a skilled specialist, resolves a wide range of issues in resourceful and creative ways.
•Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Builds productive internal and external working relationships.
•Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
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