Residential Design Manager
Houston, TX
Corporate – Design /
Full-Time /
On-site
The Residential Design Manager is responsible for ensuring designs are delivered on time and with minimal errors. The Residential Design Manager will supervise the work of in-house and outsource designers, create designs and BOMs, provide technical assistance to other departments, and provide electrical and structural engineering analysis.
Job Duties:
- Implement effective strategies to deliver a high volume of designs and BOMs with minimal turnaround time and few errors
- Assign tasks to in-house and outsource designers
- Track and report design-related metrics to Manager
- Capable of performing the same tasks as a PV Designer. It may be necessary to not only supervise but also complete the same tasks as a PV Designer to meet monthly quotas
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Design, BOM and Site Assessment processes
- Assist in front-end design and cost estimation for complex projects
- Provide electrical and structural PE stamping
- Coordinates with other sales, site assessment, permitting, operations and installation teams for engineering support as needed
- Responds to emails/calls about design related questions
- Assists with other duties as assigned by Manager
- Level of Supervision Required: General
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competency:
- Experience with residential and commercial solar design up to 1 MW in size.
- Knowledge in AutoCAD, Aurora, Helioscope, PVWatts, PVSyst, Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with DC and AC modules, string and microinverters, DC- and AC-coupled energy storage
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Hard-working & Positive attitude
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Highly Detail-oriented
Education and Experience Required:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Degree in Math, Engineering, or Science related field
- 5 years of PV Design experience highly preferred
- NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Credential
- Professional Engineering License
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Light lifting, under 15 lbs; Light carrying, under 15 lbs; Straight pulling; Simple grasping; Walking; Standing; Sitting; Operating office equipment; Operating motor vehicle; Ability to see; Identify colors; Hearing (with aid); Ability to write; Ability to count; Ability to read; Ability to tell time; Travel by car 10% of time; Inside; Working closely with others; Working alone.
