PV Design Engineer

@ Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff means building state-of-the-art projects and meaningful careers. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, the team tackles industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Job Purpose

The PV Design Engineer role supports the Energy division by leading the design and optimization of utility-scale solar PV systems. This includes technical development, production modeling, and drawing packages that impact project performance, constructability, and preconstruction accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop PV system designs and energy models for utility-scale solar projects.
• Finalize BOMs and support estimating, purchasing, and preconstruction teams.
• Lead design improvement efforts and ensure implementation across projects.
• Perform energy modeling in PVsyst and generate submittal packages.
• Design layouts including 1-lines, stringing, fencing, and site access plans.
• Coordinate with construction teams for constructability feedback.
• Interface with clients, third-party engineers, and vendors on technical requirements.
• Maintain drawing archives, CAD standards, and design documentation.
• Support multiple active and upcoming solar projects at various stages.
• Participate in client meetings and represent technical design leadership.

Qualifications

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in PV solar design, construction management, or related engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, and proficiency in PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, PV Case, and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with NEC and utility-scale PV system standards is also desired, with a PE license preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $85,000 – $115,000 per year plus performance incentives. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage, HSA contributions, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 401(k) with competitive match, profit sharing, PTO, paid holidays, education reimbursement, and exclusive employee discounts.

Physical Requirements & EEO Statement

Must be able to perform physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 lbs. Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

PV Design Engineer, Renewable Energy, PVsyst, AutoCAD, Energy Modeling, BOM, CAD, Utility-scale, Construction Coordination, Technical Leadership