Job Description

About Us

BlueWave's mission 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, the BlueWave team has a long track record of success and is developing several gigawatts of solar and battery storage projects throughout the United States to ensure our grid is reliable and efficient in a clean energy future. BlueWave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as Best for the World in Governance.

The Role

As a Senior Solar Design Engineer at BlueWave, you will play a key role in shaping the development of solar and energy storage projects ranging from 1MW - 250MW and supporting the Engineering team with highquality design and drafting. This role sits at the intersection of technical precision and creative problemsolving, requiring collaboration with Development, Grid Integration, Legal, and other teams to produce optimized system layouts that maximize efficiency and performance. With a mix of independent work, teamwork, and onsite engagement, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence the design of largescale renewable energy projects while driving innovation in the clean energy space.

What You'll Do

• Lead discussions with Development Engineers and senior designers to produce AutoCAD layouts and design packages.
• Work independently as well as with a team to meet established deadlines.
• Generate drawings that are in line with company drawing standards and templates.
• Follow quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance.
• Communicate proactively with the team.
• Generate Bill of Materials from CAD drawings.
• Provide civil and electrical construction details for PV and BESS systems.
• Provide expected yield and production optimization ideas at various stages of design development.
• Travel 25%-30% to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• 2year AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent with additional experience in place of the above.
• 5+ years of drafting/design experience in the solar PV or renewable industry.
• Advanced knowledge of solar PV designs and layout considerations.
• Advanced understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology.
• Superb problemsolving and criticalthinking skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow technically.
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and production estimation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• NABCEP Certification.
• Familiarity with civil and grading design.
• High voltage/substation experience.
• Experience designing utilityscale projects in PV, storage or Cogen facilities.
• Construction Management experience.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000 per year + bonus. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, jobrelated knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and relevant experience as outlined in the job description above.

Benefits

At BlueWave, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and worklife balance. Our benefits include subsidized health, dental, and vision plans, as well as HSA, FSA, & DCFSA options. We also offer life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, long and shortterm disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, 13 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, dedicated volunteer days, a commuting stipend (for hybrid employees based in MA), and cell phone reimbursement.

EEO Statement

BlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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 pregnancyrelated condition, military status or obligation, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

A Note To ThirdParty Recruiters

BlueWaves People Team manages all recruitment and hiring activities at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from thirdparty recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes will only be accepted from thirdparty recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if there is a signed agreement in place AND if the People Team has authorized external recruiting assistance for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of BlueWave. BlueWave is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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