Pattern Energy Group
Overview
The Senior Design Engineer leads the design of C&I solar PV (ground-mount, canopy, rooftop) and energy storage projects. This includes the full design lifecycle, from concept to as-built drawings, plus construction support, equipment review, and process improvement. This position leads project coordination, mentors designers and interns, and ensures code compliance.
Key Functions
- Design canopy, ground-mount, and rooftop solar projects using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and permitting requirements.
- Create electrical single-line diagrams for Professional Engineer (PE) review and stamping.
- Act as a technical lead in internal and external project coordination meetings for new construction and complex projects (greater than 500kW AC, BESS, EV charging, repowering).
- Collaborate with the Regulatory team on utility revisions during the interconnection process.
- Develop comprehensive site plans and construction document sets for advanced project development stages. This includes detailed drawings for equipment pad design/layouts, switchgear elevations, grounding details, inverter racking details, and BESS pad details. Create as-built construction documents upon project completion.
- Generate detailed site plans illustrating equipment pad/locations, transformer pads, trench routes, and point of interconnection details.
- Provide technical support to the construction team through project completion.
- Resolve RFIs and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, and support project closeout tasks.
- Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code compliance.
- Support new product and technology research initiatives.
- Lead process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and manage relationships with vendors and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries.
- Conduct site visits during construction for project assessment.
- Perform Helioscope/PVSyst designs and other design/engineering tasks as required.
- Mentor and coach Design Engineers and Design Interns.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar PV design and engineering.
- Minimum 1 year of Energy Storage experience.
- Proficiency in creating electrical single-line diagrams.
- Ability to create point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems (a plus).
- NABCEP PV Design or Installation Certification (preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in Helioscope and PVSyst (preferred).
- Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple project designs simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Professional and personable demeanor with a willingness to interact with clients, third-party design professionals, utility representatives, and other team members.
Special Position Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.