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Senior Solar Designer (DG)

Location: Irvine, CA, United States
Location Type: Hybrid

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Title: Senior Solar Designer
Department: Engineering
Location: Hybrid (Irvine, CA)
Supervisor: Manager of Front-End Engineering (DG Team)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

 

SENIOR SOLAR DESIGNER

 

 

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other renewable projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

 

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

 

SUMMARY

 

The Sr. Solar Designer will provide engineering support to the EPC/DEV/USS team and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project design. This position reports to the Manager of Front-End Engineering, or another management personnel that the Head of Engineering Center may designate. This position is located remotely and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

  • Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
  • Create and maintain drawing packages and project documentation for C&I scale PV projects & Utility scale PV power plants
  • Assist in all stages of project design including conceptual and advanced system design observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, balance of systems, siting, permitting and technical support during construction phase
  • Assist project implementation in collaboration with the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer during planning and construction to assure quality and execution according to schedule
  • Assist in the development and review of energy production models, project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers
  • Coordinate external resources such as structural, civil and electrical engineer consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers
  • In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver photovoltaic projects
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development
  • Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees
  • Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results 
  • Review and analyze customer provided documents for design consideration  
  • Prepare conceptual design for solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc.
  • Maintain well organized documents and AutoCAD library that meet the company’s standard
  • Collaborate and assist in implementing new software as required
  • Provide CAD expertise to the engineering team
  • Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality
  • Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example”  approach
  • Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects
  • Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards
  • Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

 

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional design experience in the solar industry 
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of PV C&I scale projects
  • Experience in the design and development of PV utility scale power plants, preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or similar degree 
  • Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (or equivalent) 
  • Experience in PV Case design software
  • Working knowledge of and experience navigating the National Electric Code, preferred
  • Strong in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills among technical and non-technical personnel
  • Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred 
  • Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred 

 

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

  • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
  • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
  • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
  • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
  • Travel: up to 10% as needed

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

  • Regular professional, office business setting
  • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
  • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

 

 

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

 

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected].

 

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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