Solar CAD Specialist

Nationwide Solar

  • Full time
  • 2 months ago
  • Vancouver,WA
  • OnSite

Job Description

Objective: Analyze Solar CAD drawings to ensure smooth process from permitting to final inspections

Duties and Responsibilities:

Read and understand CAD drawings

Review CAD drawings for completeness, accuracy and compliance

Identify and/or recommend requirements for corrections to increase efficiency in the electrical plan

Design solutions for complex and complicated projects

Collaborate with Installation Leadership and team to find engineering compromises to conflicting requirements and priorities

Create material lists (BOM) for installs including roof parts and electrical equipment

Revise plans to match install photos in preparation for city inspections

Troubleshoot issues that installers run into on the field to include roof layout, shading, system monitoring, electrical issues, or answering NEC questions

Use understanding of NEC code to interpret city corrections

Provide technical assistance to company employees regarding CAD and NEC code

Provide insight and recommendations in the development of new standards as well as updates to existing standards.

Occasionally travel to job sites to assist when required

**The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is only intended to be a representative list. Employee duties may vary from time to time in accordance with the needs of the company.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or University intern with qualifying skills

Sufficient level of solar installation and electrical experience to achieve proficiency in reviewing CAD

NEC knowledge

Solar Experience (preferred)

Nabcep certificate (Preferred)

Must be able to:

Creatively, analytically and independently think outside of the box for problem solving

Learn new systems/equipment and stay up to date with technology

Prioritize and multitask

Work independently and collaboratively

Showcase strong communication skills

Display strong attention to detail

Work in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills with co-workers and customers

Stand or sit for long periods of time

Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; and overtime as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • In-person

Work Location: In person

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