Applications Engineer
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing companies in the solar industry, specializing in solar racking and tracking solutions. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for designing, estimating, and qualifying solar capacity projects, contributing to the company's mission of making a positive impact on the planet.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions
- Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion Interface with company staff, client commercial and technical personnel
- Draft technical prequalification documents (plans, assembly drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
- Propose, design and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
Skills
- Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
- Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
- Capability for navigating, interpreting and applying building code requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Minimum 1 year of relevant engineering, project management, sales, or estimating experience preferred
- Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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