Design Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our Home Energy System Division to generate solar blueprints and will also oversee ensuring the scope of work is accurate via both a thorough account review and production modeling adjustments as needed. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, and problem solving and communication skills.  This position will be remote, in accordance to the discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

• Create and submit Drafting package for third party Auto Cad drafters. 
• Become a subject matter expert on the Qcells Q.Home battery system, Q home modules, and pairings with other product offerings for residential applications.
• Perform quality reviews on completed design packages.
• Confirm scope of work and generate work orders for construction.
• Compare the scope of work against the signed agreement and ensure project was sold with the appropriate adders.
• Analyze data to understand most common design failures and provide feedback to design vendors on areas for improvement. 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of experience in an engineering role, including 3-5 years’ experience in solar system design and engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of NEC and CRC code.
• Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detailed, analytical thinker with the ability to recruit and lead quantitative talent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present credit management, vision and strategy in internal and external forums. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth environment. 
• Process driven while finding long-term solutions. 

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (SF, NYC): $104,500 – $123,600

• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $95,800 – $113,300

• Zone 3 (All Others): $87,100 – $103,000

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors. 

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.  We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.