PV System Drafter

Job Responsibility:

UGE is a leading developer of mid-scale solar and energy storage projects. Our full lifecycle approach to project development means we are making a larger impact to mitigate climate change, while generating better economics for our clients and improved shareholder returns. Over the next five years, we will leverage our platform to execute on our growing development pipeline and design, engineer, and build a portfolio of high quality solar and energy storage projects. The PV System Engineer will be responsible for design & engineering deliverables required to support the development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic systems across various market applications. As a resident subject matter expert, the PV System Drafter will prepare and concatenate technical drawings, product specifications, electrical calculations by others, testing & commissioning forms, and any additional details required for system permitting, interconnection, installation, and operation.

Reporting Relationships

The PV System Drafter will report directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete the drafting and organization of code compliant PV solar systems drawing sets and packages including but not limited to conceptual layouts, single/three-line diagrams, Issued for Permit (IFP), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As-Builts plan sets for mid-scale PV Solar Systems.
• Collaborate with Designers and Lead Engineers to produce complete photovoltaic and/or battery storage project designs as ground mounted installations, rooftop installations, carports, parking decks, and others.
• Update and maintain the design criteria database for ease of replication within specific energy markets, utilities, and municipalities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in drafting processes and contribute to development of new tools, templates, or processes to aid in streamlining the throughput of the drafting and design team.
• Develop new blocks as necessary to support changing equipment choices and unique installation details and organize blocks and other tools for use across the design team.
• Provide drafting support, 3D-renderings, site plans and performance modeling to all cross-functional departments including originations, finance, development, and deployment.
• Coordinate with external engineering partners when required for civil, structural, geotechnical, & electrical details, specifications, stamping, etc. to ensure plan sets satisfy local and federal codes as well as established industry best practices regarding safety and constructability.
• Communicate clearly in writing, through drawings, in remote meetings, and in-person.
• Produce accurate, precise, complete, and compliant drawing packages within agreed upon timelines and clearly communicate milestones and progress in daily and weekly updates to the team, primarily during 9am-5pm working hours, Eastern Time (UTC -4 / UTC -5).

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• RRSP Match
• Ability to work in a remote/hybrid model
• Generous PTO policy (15 days per calendar year, pro-rated by start date)
• Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in an engineering, drafting, architecture, or construction discipline
• 3-5 years minimum drafting/design experience in Solar Photovoltaics
• Preferred experience in drafting large commercial scale projects, producing extensive permit and construction drawing sets, and managing revisions and collaborations with outside parties.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with other Autodesk products.
• Preferred experience with PV production modeling software including Helioscope and PVsyst
• General knowledge of permitting requirements for solar plan sets in the United States.
• Proficient use of Excel and other MS Office Suite applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter motivated by critical thinking and data analytics to develop innovative solutions to industry and organizational challenges.
• Energized by opportunities for creative problem solving
• High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work with a distributed and cross-functional team of colleagues

• Skilled in time-management in remote work environment, maintaining responsibilities across multiple projects at various stages of completion
• Able to travel 5-10% throughout the US & Toronto