Senior Director of Design
Senior Director of Design
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08-06-2025
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Job Type
Full-time
Charlotte NC
Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Director of Design with expertise in electrical design to lead the creation and execution of residential and commercial solar and energy storage systems. This leadership position will focus on delivering electrical designs ensuring compliance with industry standards and the National Electrical Code and producing executable plan sets that streamline the installation and commissioning of systems. The Senior Director of Design will oversee a team of 3rd party Engineering Partners Electrical System Planners Drafters and Site Survey Analysts while collaborating with other teams to ensure the timely and successful deployment of residential and commercial solar and energy storage system projects while focusing on design integrity quality and efficiency goals from concept through project completion.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead the design and engineering teams in the creation review and execution of electrical designs for solar and energy storage systems ensuring that all designs are optimized for performance cost and compliance.
- Manage external engineering partnerships (electrical structural and civil PE) in delivering permit ready and constructible plan sets; ensuring effective communication and mutual success.
- Review and validate electrical design plans for solar PV systems inverters energy storage systems and grid integration components to ensure they meet industry standards and customer specifications.
- Oversee the creation of detailed executable plan sets (design documents schematics electrical single-line diagrams etc.) that support the successful installation and integration of solar and energy storage system projects.
- Review and approve structural letters for solar projects ensuring accuracy compliance with engineering standards and alignment with local building codes and regulations.
- Collaborate with project managers engineers and field teams to define project-specific requirements timelines and deliverables ensuring that design documents are accurate executable and meet safety and quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership in resolving electrical design challenges identifying design improvements and addressing any issues that arise during the construction installation and commissioning phases.
- Ensure all electrical designs comply with local national and international codes standards and regulations (e.g. NEC IEC ICC RBC UL etc.).
- Stay informed about relevant local national and international code changes and effectively communicate these updates to the organization.
- Develop and maintain best practices and standards for electrical design processes quality assurance and review procedures ensuring that designs are scalable and repeatable for various project sizes.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of utility interconnection standards and requirements ensuring solar designs are optimized for seamless integration with utility infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the identification of new design tools and technologies that can improve the efficiency safety and performance of electrical designs for solar and ESS systems.
- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior leadership stakeholders and customers ensuring clear communication of design progress changes and risk mitigation strategies.
- Mentor and develop the electrical design team providing guidance on industry trends design methodologies and professional growth.
- Assist Senior Leadership Team in the development and management of the Design Departments annual budget ensuring alignment with the companys strategic goals while optimizing resource allocation across design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast design-related expenses identify cost-saving opportunities and support long-term financial planning to drive the successful execution of solar projects.
- Continuously monitor and assess design performance and recommend adjustments to improve the design-to-installation process reducing costs and improving deployment timelines.
Qualifications:
- Active Unlimited Electrical license in North Carolina and South Carolina with a desire to reciprocate/expand electrical licensure to additional states including Georgia Tennessee Virginia Florida etc or a Certified Electrical PE.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Renewable Energy or a related field
- 5 years of experience in electrical design and engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role specifically in solar and/or energy storage systems.
- Proven experience in reviewing and creating electrical plan sets for solar PV energy storage systems and related electrical components including the ability to produce detailed single-line diagrams schematics elevation drawings and wiring plans/schedules.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical codes standards and regulations (e.g. NEC UL IEC ICC RBC IEEE etc.) applicable to solar energy and energy storage systems.
- Strong proficiency with electrical design tools (AutoCAD or similar) and familiarity with project management tools.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers Field Supervisors and construction teams to execute and troubleshoot designs in real-world applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate design options and make recommendations for improvements or adjustments.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Passion for renewable energy and sustainability with a commitment to advancing clean energy technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with energy storage systems design including battery management systems (BMS) inverters and energy management software.
- Certification or accreditation in solar design such as NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) or similar credentials.
- Experience with energy storage system (ESS) integration including battery storage inverters and energy management software.
- Familiarity with modeling tools for solar energy production and optimization such as Aurora PVsyst or Helioscope.
- Understanding of utility interconnection requirements various utility metering programs/policies and grid compliance for residential solar/ESS systems.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools to help streamline design-to-installation workflows.
- Previous experience with electrical codes and standards for large-scale solar and ESS projects.
Why Join Us
- Work with a diverse super-regional leader in solar and energy storage with five locations across three unique divisions: residential commercial service.
- Be part of a mission-driven company that is accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies to build a sustainable future.
- Lead innovative and impactful projects in the solar and energy storage industry shaping the future of clean energy.
- Competitive salary comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth leadership development and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Work in a collaborative dynamic environment with a passionate team focused on advancing clean energy solutions.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter along with any relevant portfolio or examples of design work to .
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter along with any relevant portfolio or examples of design work to .
This job description outlines the critical responsibilities and qualifications for a Senior Director of Design with a focus on reviewing electrical designs and creating executable plan sets for solar and energy storage systems. The role combines technical expertise leadership and practical design execution in a growing and impactful field.
Compensation: $45000.00 - $60000.00 per year
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Employment Type
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