PV Drafter

The Company:

SepiSolar, Inc. is at the cutting-edge of changing the way people think about energy. As a solar photovoltaic (PV) and smart-grid (energy storage) design and engineering firm, we are a strong team dedicated to leveraging engineering principles and methods to improve the environment, support the financial and economic benefits of renewables, while providing a high standard of service to our customers. Our philosophy is to create a sustainable, growth-oriented, and healthy world from which future generations can enjoy and learn. We are a small company, fast-paced, and focused on successful execution of work products. For more information about SepiSolar, please visit https://www.sepisolar.com

Job Description:

The PV Drafter position is part of the engineering team and reports directly to a Project Manager or Senior Engineer. On a technical level, the PV Drafter is responsible for producing and maintaining CAD layouts, diagrams, elevations, details, and other visual aspects that make up a design package for a PV or energy storage system. The PV Drafter will also be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the design package with the contracted scope of work as defined by the Project Manager. In addition, on a service level, the PV Drafter is also responsible for maintaining effective customer communication, understanding project requirements, and facilitating all deliverables to ensure a fantastic customer experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drafting of system designs (CAD)
Engineering calculations
Document tracking
Revision control
Build and support templates, excel calculators, and design tools
Maintaining solid customer service and customer communication
Prompt response to emails and phone calls
Multi-tasking many action items and under tight deadlines

Education or Desired License and Certificates:

2-year (or equivalent) college degree completed (engineering preferred, but not required), or;
2 years relevant industry experience
Familiarity with AutoCAD, or 2+ similar CAD programs
Familiarity with construction codes and standards
Professional Engineering or Architects’ License a plus, but not required
Grid Alternatives / Volunteer or previous hands-on installation training a plus
NABCEP certification a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong detail-orientation and proofreading skills; attention-to-detail is a must
Excellent organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Superior communication skills both verbally and written with various corporate levels, both internally and externally
Strong foundation in mathematical and analytical principles
Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Ability to communicate complex systems with both technical and non-technical
Time management skills and ability to manage large volumes of projects
Knowledge of electrical design theory and concepts a plus
Knowledge of mechanical design a plus
Knowledge of residential and commercial construction a plus