Renewables Design Engineer - Commercial Solar

Baker Electric • Full-time • Escondido, CA, US • 1d ago

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

SUMMARY: Baker is seeking a Renewables Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team. The position will oversee portfolios of projects with the Operations Project Management Team and help guide them through any challenges that arise during the design, permitting and construction phases.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Manage/Review project design schedules using MS Project, MS Planner and Procore.
Responsible for meeting deadlines.
Communication with the Project Management team to ensure project deadlines are being met, and when not possible, alerting the team early on so that client expectations can be adjusted or a mitigation plan can be put into place.
Assist in the project design process with internal and external engineering resources to provide construction ready drawings to the PM team.
- Manage and contract external engineering firms for design, etc. as needed.
  - Management of outside design subcontractors to meet their deadlines.
- Review survey work including but not limited to geotechnical, underground detection, structural analysis, etc. as needed.
- Review and interpret zoning and permitting requirements and work with internal and external engineering to design a layout to meet these requirements.
- Assemble permitting submittal packages and coordinate AHJ submissions with PM team.
- Confirming that all required plans and documents needed for the AHJ plan checker are included in the submittal package.
Support Operations team with utility interconnection and permitting application processes.
Support Operations team to ensure timely delivery of equipment to site.
- Review vendor-supplied equipment shop drawings.
- Approve equipment to be manufactured and shipped to site.
Work alongside the Operations team to ensure successful completion and energization of projects.
Manage drawings, submittals and RFIs via Procore.
Represent Baker at client & AHJ meetings as required.
Review RFP documentation and ensure PV designs meet the design requirements and specifications.
Assist with red-lines/as-builts and other required project documentation.
Attend trade shows as necessary and participate in the evaluation of new solutions.

Required Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Project.
CAD
BlueBeam
Helioscope

Experience, Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred. Electrical Engineering a plus.
Competency in Renewable engineering principles and design methodologies.
Familiarity of structural and geotechnical engineering design practices related to C&I rooftop, canopy and ground mount projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of the California Building Standards Code and local AHJ requirements.
Strong knowledge of the development and construction of C&I PV and ESS projects.
Experience specifying electrical equipment typical for C&I PV, ESS and EV systems.

Benefits

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:

Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

Pay Transparency

The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Acknowledgements

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.

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