Solar Designer ( HYBRID )

Company: BlueWave
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description:BlueWave has an immediate opening for a Solar Designer to support the electrical and civil engineering teams with design and drafting for solar and energy storage projects ranging from 1MW - 250 MW. About us:BlueWave's vision is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy. As a pioneering renewable energy company that develops and owns solar and battery storage projects. BlueWave has developed and built more than 150 MW of solar projects to date and is actively developing battery storage projects to ensure our grid is reliable and efficient in a clean energy future. As built, these projects collectively generate enough solar energy to avoid more than 144,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually. BlueWave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best in the World" in Governance. Benefits:BlueWave provides employees with a robust benefits package including unlimited paid time off, dedicated volunteer days, summer Fridays and 13 paid holidays. In addition, we offer a 401k and Roth 401K option with company match, subsidized health, dental and vision plans, as well as life insurance and long/short-term disability.Inclusion at BlueWave:As a mission-driven B Corp, as environmentalists, and as humans, we hold ourselves accountable to creating a workforce that celebrates diversity on our team and within our communities. Our inclusive culture and core values inspire us to develop more innovative, bolder solutions to support our customers and partners in the solar industry. When you join BlueWave, you join a collaborative team doing all that we can to be transparent, sustainable, and inclusive as we fight for our shared vision of protecting the planet.Requirements:Collaborating with Development Engineers and senior designers to produce preliminary AutoCAD layouts and design packagesWorking independently as well as with a team to meet established deadlinesGenerating drawings that are in line with company drawing standards and templatesFollowing quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy and code complianceBeing proactive when communicating with the teamGenerating Bill of Materials from CAD drawingProviding civil and electrical construction details for PV and BESS systems25%-30% travel expected for the position for office and site visits as needed. Remote applicants must be willing to travel to the Boston office at least once a month Required Qualifications:2 year AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent2+ years of drafting/design experience in the solar PV or renewable industryFamiliarity with solar PV designs and layout considerationsBasic understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminologySuperb problem solving and critical thinking skillsWillingness to learn and grow technicallyDetail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency with MS Office applications"Would like to have" Qualifications:Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3DFamiliarity with civil and grading designHigh voltage/substation experienceBlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will do so by actively seeking to hire and promote diverse individuals throughout the company.Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity/ or expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.PM19PI207656837

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