Solar AutoCAD Designer

~ Vision Solar is one of the fastest growing solar energy companies in the United States. Our full-service renewable energy company manufactures and installs solar services for residential homes in Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida. ~

Our rapid expansion has allowed us to be recognized as one of the top solar companies on the East Coast, with a clear path of more rapid growth to come.

Position Overview

The Solar AutoCAD Designer is responsible for ensuring drawings and designs are completed on time and adhere to the established specifications and standards. They may prepare project plan sets while using site surveys and project information in order to complete PV design plan sets. The PV design plan sets will consist of structural and layout design work that follows building codes as well as township requirements for permitting.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with townships to assure that our proposals and designs meet their requirements
• Handle escalated projects and installations within an expedited timeline
• Design and review construction documents for PV system
• Perform engineering calculations per the NEC and building codes to properly size equipment
• Communicate with operations staff about preliminary and final system design
• Drafting system layouts, one-line diagrams, and plan sets.
• Self-proofing work to ensure accuracy before allowing any project to continue through the Pipeline
• Follow standard operating procedures and protocol to ensure accuracy of design layouts
• Maintain department design standards and work with management to improve process and design requirements.
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Solar experience required
• 3+ years of experience as an AutoCAD Designer
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Aurora, Sketch Up, Eagle View and outlook
• Exceptional creative problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with electrical or mechanical design
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Knowledge of current Building Codes
• Ability to understand, read, and comprehends contract documents, plans and specifications
• Ability to stay organized and maintains project records
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must be a team player
• Must work well unsupervised and be self-motivated
• Strong good computer skills
• Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines

Additional Information

• Salary: Starting at $18.50 an hour (Additional pay for Solar Experience)
• Schedule: Typically Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off