Design Manager - Solar

We are looking for motivated individuals with senior PV design and installation experience. Technical experience with a business-oriented mindset will be the most successful candidate. Key Responsibilities Provide pre-sales support to evaluate project feasibility and develop preliminary designs to support sales efforts and project bids. Assist the sales team in understanding the engineering impacts of site specific or customer specific requirements, preparing cost estimates and technical proposals. Assist with contract review and negotiation in terms of engineering, testing or monitoring requirements. Develop designs for solar electric systems meeting all national/state/local codes and customer defined requirements. Design, analyze, and develop photovoltaic projects/systems, including the selection of system components and specifications, and the generation of CAD layouts, electrical diagrams, and compelling proposal documents. Coordinate and validate required technical documents (electrical, structural, site plan drawings and related documents). Assist in developing project schedules, budgets, energy models, scopes of work, and standards. Refine and document processes which the company follows in the design and engineering of PV systems, including development of Best Practices. Complete technical evaluation of the BOS components Coordinate bill of materials development and supplier recommendations. Assist purchasing manager to understand and evaluate various products from an engineering/technical standpoint. Periodically meet with vendors to learn about the technical aspects of their products. Review customer supplied drawings for proper engineering interface and utility interconnection. Identify, prioritize, schedule project/design initiatives; drive execution of activities. Assist project managers and construction managers with the successful completion of projects and participate in the resolution of field related issues that require engineering input. Identify, evaluate, and direct the technical activities of project specific sub-contractors and consultants. Provide technical input and establish procedures in development of site permitting and interconnection requirements. Quality check of execution of solar power system Evaluate project results and performance to implement internal continuous improvement measures. Prepare monthly reports and timely written communication on design/project activities. Desired Skills & Experience Educational Qualification : bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum experience: 5+ years of Commercial/Utility PV system design. MW Scale experience is required, AC side design experience upto 220 KV. kW scale experience is a plus. Software Proficiency: Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, PVSyst, MS Office Up to date with current technology trends in PV industry Should possess good knowledge of international codes & standards Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Motivated to learn new skill sets and expand knowledge base Willingness to travel