<h2>Overview</h2>General Summary The Senior Design Engineer leads the design of C&amp;I solar PV (ground-mount, canopy, rooftop) and energy storage projects. This includes the full design lifecycle, from concept to as-built drawings, plus construction support, equipment review, and process improvement. This position leads project coordination, mentors designers and interns, and ensures code compliance.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Key Functions<ul> <li>Design canopy, ground-mount, and rooftop solar projects using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and permitting requirements.</li> <li>Create electrical single-line diagrams for Professional Engineer (PE) review and stamping.</li> <li>Act as a technical lead in internal and external project coordination meetings for new construction and complex projects (greater than 500kW AC, BESS, EV charging, repowering).</li> <li>Collaborate with the Regulatory team on utility revisions during the interconnection process.</li> <li>Develop comprehensive site plans and construction document sets for advanced project development stages. This includes detailed drawings for equipment pad design/layouts, switchgear elevations, grounding details, inverter racking details, and BESS pad details. Create as-built construction documents upon project completion.</li> <li>Generate detailed site plans illustrating equipment pad/locations, transformer pads, trench routes, and point of interconnection details.</li> <li>Provide technical support to the construction team through project completion. </li> <li>Resolve RFIs and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, and support project closeout tasks.</li> <li>Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code compliance.</li> <li>Support new product and technology research initiatives.</li> <li>Lead process improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Develop and manage relationships with vendors and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle.</li> <li>Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries.</li> <li>Conduct site visits during construction for project assessment.</li> <li>Perform Helioscope/PVSyst designs and other design/engineering tasks as required.</li> <li>Mentor and coach Design Engineers and Design Interns.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications<ul> <li>Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial &amp; Industrial (C&amp;I) Solar PV design and engineering.</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of Energy Storage experience.</li> <li>Proficiency in creating electrical single-line diagrams.</li> <li>Ability to create point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems (a plus).</li> <li>NABCEP PV Design or Installation Certification (preferred).</li> <li>Proficiency in AutoCAD, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Proficiency in Helioscope and PVSyst (preferred).</li> <li>Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to multitask and manage multiple project designs simultaneously with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Professional and personable demeanor with a willingness to interact with clients, third-party design professionals, utility representatives, and other team members.</li></ul> Special Position Requirements<ul> <li>Occasional travel may be required in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.</li></ul> Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The expected starting pay range for this role is $89,000 - $112,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses #LI-DR-1

Pattern Energy Group is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind, solar and transmission. The Pattern Energy Group team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. This is a temporary assignment expected to last two months.
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Pattern Energy Group operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Tokyo, and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group's corporate headquarters is in San Francisco.

Senior Design Engineer - Solect Energy

<h2>Overview</h2>General Summary&nbsp;The Senior Design Engineer leads the design of C&amp;I solar PV (ground-mount, canopy, rooftop) and energy storage projects. This includes the full design lifecycle, from concept to as-built drawings, plus construction support, equipment review, and process improvement. This position leads project coordination, mentors designers and interns, and ensures code compliance.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Key Functions<ul> <li>Design canopy, ground-mount, and rooftop solar projects using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and permitting requirements.</li> <li>Create electrical single-line diagrams for Professional Engineer (PE) review and stamping.</li> <li>Act as a technical lead in internal and external project coordination meetings for new construction and complex projects (greater than 500kW AC, BESS, EV charging, repowering).</li> <li>Collaborate with the Regulatory team on utility revisions during the interconnection process.</li> <li>Develop comprehensive site plans and construction document sets for advanced project development stages. This includes detailed drawings for equipment pad design/layouts, switchgear elevations, grounding details, inverter racking details, and BESS pad details. Create as-built construction documents upon project completion.</li> <li>Generate detailed site plans illustrating equipment pad/locations, transformer pads, trench routes, and point of interconnection details.</li> <li>Provide technical support to the construction team through project completion. </li> <li>Resolve RFIs and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, and support project closeout tasks.</li> <li>Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code compliance.</li> <li>Support new product and technology research initiatives.</li> <li>Lead process improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Develop and manage relationships with vendors and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle.</li> <li>Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries.</li> <li>Conduct site visits during construction for project assessment.</li> <li>Perform Helioscope/PVSyst designs and other design/engineering tasks as required.</li> <li>Mentor and coach Design Engineers and Design Interns.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications<ul> <li>Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial &amp; Industrial (C&amp;I) Solar PV design and engineering.</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of Energy Storage experience.</li> <li>Proficiency in creating electrical single-line diagrams.</li> <li>Ability to create point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems (a plus).</li> <li>NABCEP PV Design or Installation Certification (preferred).</li> <li>Proficiency in AutoCAD, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Proficiency in Helioscope and PVSyst (preferred).</li> <li>Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to multitask and manage multiple project designs simultaneously with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Professional and personable demeanor with a willingness to interact with clients, third-party design professionals, utility representatives, and other team members.</li></ul>&nbsp;Special Position Requirements<ul> <li>Occasional travel may be required in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.&nbsp;The expected starting pay range for this role is $89,000 - $112,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses&nbsp;#LI-DR-1

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