3026 Owen Dr, Ste 104 Nashville, TN 37013
615.641.4050 lightwavesolar.com
Job Description – PV Design Engineer
The Design Engineer takes initial solar PV system concept ideas and turns them into fully detailed
construction ready designs. Working on residential, commercial, and utility scale solar projects, the
Design Engineer has a steady pipeline of diverse projects to design. Coordinating with Sales
Consultants, AHJs, LPCs, and customers, the Design Engineer balances the necessity of a customer
solution with the efficiency of standard practices. This position would require relocation to
Nashville, TN.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead engineering for projects in our pipeline –residential, commercial, and utility scale
• Verify initial system layout and gear location specified by salesperson
• Complete system designs for PV projects including site plans, mechanical racking and attachment
plans, single-line electrical drawings, specification of BOS location and interconnection details,
and labeling
• Interface and provide streamlined project information and detailed bill of materials to the
procurement managers.
• Provide operations, service and sales departments with engineering support as needed.
• Understand the optimal design applications and design limitations of our standard products, and
lead the evaluation of alternate products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously
• At least 1 year of design or engineering experience related to renewable energy preferred
• Any additional experience with estimating or designing electrical systems is preferred
• Competence in AutoCAD is mandatory
• Competence in PVSyst is preferred
• Well versed in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• BS degree in ME or EE or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, NEC requirements, construction practices
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Valid driver's license
Application requirements
• We request that all candidates e-mail their resumes to jobs@lightwavesolar.com or submit online
at https://lightwavesolar.com/about-us/#careers. Only resumes with a cover letter and salary
requirements will be considered. References will be checked for final candidates.
• No phone calls, please.
