Job Description

Why us?

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to work in the renewable energy field? If so, Namaste Solar is looking for you!

Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, a Certified B Corp, and a Public Benefit Corporation. After one month of employment, we offer a path for you to become a co-owner of Namaste Solar. As a co-owner, you'll be able to vote on critical company issues, run for Namaste Solar's Board of Directors, and participate in our annual profit-sharing program.

We've fostered a thriving, inclusive organizational culture and workplace that offers flexible work schedules and prioritizes personal well-being and growth. We strive to incorporate diverse perspectives and ideas to challenge and improve how we do business in a rapidly changing and expanding industry.

Position Overview:

Prepares accurate and complete photovoltaic solar designs in AutoCAD for new build multi-home communities across various states and jurisdictions utilizing information provided by templates and permit sets. Creates 3D models and shade simulations of solar projects using Aurora.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Draws highly accurate and code compliant PV system designs for single and multi-family new build homes
• Works within pre-determined templates to generate new build PV permit packages
• Receives guidance on design interpretation related to layout specifications and procedures
• Uses knowledge of residential solar PV system design to complete drawings
• Uses AutoCad LT (CAD) for PV system designs. Also uses Aurora software to model shading
• After review by designated team member, makes any adjustments as necessary
• Participates in review of design work completed by other team member once prepared by team leads
• Maintains project standards, conventions, and quality
• Utilizes in-house project management software to maintain workflow and communication (Salesforce)
• Effectively and respectfully communicates to team members in Microsoft Teams
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient with Auto-CAD LT
• General construction understanding including ability to read electrical and structural plans
• 1-3 years' experience with residential PV system design or residential electrical design
• Understanding of NEC 690 and residential building standards
• Effective communication skills with regards to team interactions, project timelines and resource requirements
• Comfortable in high-volume, metrics-driven atmosphere
• Must be willing and able to review other's work and accept revisions to their own work product

Non-essential (Valued but not required skills & experience):

• 
  Desire to grow knowledge and skills within job responsibilities
• Team-player mindset
• Vocational school graduation or certificate in CAD
• Proficient with 3D modeling Aurora.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional requirements for PV system design
• NAPCEP certification

Primary positions interacting with this position: Residential Design Team, BNC Project
Managers

Compensation and Benefits

• Company provided computer.
• Compensation will be dependent on experience, certifications, and licenses.
• We offer CIGNA health insurance and dental Insurance within the first 30 days.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K Program.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• Free RTD EcoPass.
• Discounts to put solar on your home.

Physical demands & work environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work environment: The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate when working in office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Namaste Solar is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment for people to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize that diverse teams make strong teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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