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Commercial Solar (PV) Design Engineer

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Aurora Energy, Inc.

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$102,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/6/2026

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Position Aurora Energy Inc. is seeking a Commercial Solar (PV) Design Engineer to join our fast-growing company. In this role, you will be assisting our experienced design engineer in commercial solar design. Responsibilities Provide design assistance in creating commercial PV system permitting/construction drawings using AutoCAD, including but not limited to site plans, single
  • or three-line diagrams, elevation drawings, and detail drawings Assist in site feasibility studies and site surveying for PV layouts Perform simulations of solar energy production and analyze PV system performance Assist in creating and compiling information for sales proposals Create bills of materials for project installations and review quotes for equipment purchasing Other design tasks assigned by Engineering Manager Requirements Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in the solar industry Intermediate knowledge of construction codes and standards (i.
e., NEC, NFPA 1) Experience with AutoCAD Experience with PV simulation software PVsyst, Helioscope or Aurora Solar Proficiency in MS Office Strong attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently Two years or more PV design experience especially in C&I Preferred Qualification Trained in AutoCAD at school or job site Experienced in Helioscope, PVSys, and Aurora Solar EIT is preferred
NABCEP PVIP
is preferred Company Founded in 1994, Aurora Energy is a pioneer in the D.C. metro area solar industry and one of the most trusted solar engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the region. We have completed hundreds of projects for client such as the United Therapeutics and Fitzgerald Auto mall and focus on commercial rooftop, groundmount and carport installations. We are in Columbia Maryland, which is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the US. Aurora Energy also offers the opportunity for partial remote work from such locations as D.C. or Northern Virginia. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Benefits Competitive Salary from 90k to 115k Health Care (medical, dental, vision) 401k
Vacation Sick Days Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$90,000.00
  • $115,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have knowledge of construction codes and standards including NEC and NFPA 1? Do you have an Associate / Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience in the commercial solar industry? Do you have experience with software tools including AutoCAD, Helioscope, PVSys, and Aurora Solar? Desire to manage and lead the engineering department
Experience:
AutoCAD:
5 years (Required) PV commercial design: 3 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21045 Commercial Solar (PV) Design Engineer Columbia, MD 21045 Hybrid work $90,000
  • $115,000 a year
  • Full-time $90,000
  • $115,000 a year
  • Full-time Position Aurora Energy Inc. is seeking a Commercial Solar (PV) Design Engineer to join our fast-growing company. In this role, you will be assisting our experienced design engineer in commercial solar design. Responsibilities Provide design assistance in creating commercial PV system permitting/construction drawings using AutoCAD, including but not limited to site plans, single
  • or three-line diagrams, elevation drawings, and detail drawings Assist in site feasibility studies and site surveying for PV layouts Perform simulations of solar energy production and analyze PV system performance Assist in creating and compiling information for sales proposals Create bills of materials for project installations and review quotes for equipment purchasing Other design tasks assigned by Engineering Manager Requirements Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in the solar industry Intermediate knowledge of construction codes and standards (i.
e., NEC, NFPA 1) Experience with AutoCAD Experience with PV simulation software PVsyst, Helioscope or Aurora Solar Proficiency in MS Office Strong attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently Two years or more PV design experience especially in C&I Preferred Qualification Trained in AutoCAD at school or job site Experienced in Helioscope, PVSys, and Aurora Solar EIT is preferred
NABCEP PVIP
is preferred Company Founded in 1994, Aurora Energy is a pioneer in the D.C. metro area solar industry and one of the most trusted solar engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the region. We have completed hundreds of projects for client such as the United Therapeutics and Fitzgerald Auto mall and focus on commercial rooftop, groundmount and carport installations. We are in Columbia Maryland, which is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the US. Aurora Energy also offers the opportunity for partial remote work from such locations as D.C. or Northern Virginia. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Benefits Competitive Salary from 90k to 115k Health Care (medical, dental, vision) 401k
Vacation Sick Days Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$90,000.00
  • $115,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have knowledge of construction codes and standards including NEC and NFPA 1? Do you have an Associate / Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience in the commercial solar industry? Do you have experience with software tools including AutoCAD, Helioscope, PVSys, and Aurora Solar? Desire to manage and lead the engineering department
Experience:
AutoCAD:
5 years (Required) PV commercial design: 3 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21045

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