Senior Design Engineer – Solar PV

Location: San Diego, CA or Montreal, QC

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer – Solar PV to join a leading renewable energy organization supporting commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

This chance is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in photovoltaic system design, electrical engineering, and renewable energy development who enjoys taking projects from initial design through construction.

Key Responsibilities

- Design commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems ranging from 500 kW to 20 MW.
- Develop electrical single-line diagrams, site layouts, equipment layouts, and construction drawings.
- Perform electrical calculations, including string sizing, conductor sizing, voltage drop, and equipment selection.
- Utilize AutoCAD, PVsyst, and HelioScope for system design, performance modeling, and optimization.
- Prepare detailed engineering packages for permitting, procurement, and construction.
- Collaborate with project managers, contractors, utilities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Review technical documentation and resolve design challenges throughout project development and construction.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.




- Approximately 10 years of relevant engineering experience preferred, with a strong focus on solar PV design.
- Demonstrated experience designing commercial, industrial, or utility-scale photovoltaic systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with PVsyst and/or HelioScope.
- Strong understanding of electrical design, single-line diagrams, PV system components, and construction documentation.
- Experience supporting projects through permitting, engineering, and construction.
- Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- PE, P.Eng./OIQ, or NABCEP certification is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Contribute to meaningful renewable energy projects.
- Work on technically challenging commercial and utility-scale solar installations.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering and project development teams.
- Play a key role in advancing solar energy infrastructure.

About Suna Solutions Suna Solutions, a division of Professional Search Group (PSG), is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

📌 Senior Design Engineer – Solar PV (Montreal)
🏢 Professional Search Group (PSG)
📍 Montreal