About the role:
Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series D company on a mission to create a future of solar energy for all. Aurora makes the software that is enabling society to transition to a world powered by solar power. It’s our goal to have every solar installation in the world pass through our software, which has already been used to design millions of solar projects. Named one of “The Best Remote-First Companies To Work for in 2022” by
BuiltInSF.com and awarded #1 Solar Software platform by Solar Power World, Aurora is disrupting the energy industry and changing the course of history.
As a Design and Engineering Specialist at Aurora Solar, you will conduct quality assurance on Photovoltaic site plans, drawings, elevations, and equipment details using AutoCAD, Adobe, and Aurora software. In this role, you will be required to produce simple to complex design audits that permit quality. You will also influence our product design and direction by relaying customer requests back to Aurora’s Engineering and Management teams. If you enjoy working with people and get energized about the technical and PV design aspects of the solar industry, we would love to hear from you!
We are a passionate and diverse team that aspires to be the best place for the best people and we’re looking for talented individuals to accelerate our exponential growth as we continue to scale. If you are looking for a stimulating and fulfilling role, come join us!
What you’ll do:
- Help manage residential plan sets including detailed electrical wire diagrams and construction drawings for PV system installation using Aurora, Adobe Pro, and CAD software packages
- Develop SOP and best practice training materials for PV design specialists
- Review designs for compliance with NEC, local AHJ, and utility requirements
- Edit permit package revisions using CAD, Adobe Pro, and Aurora software
- Provides technical support to troubleshoot design and/or other technical issues
- Answer client emails about design questions, kickbacks, or revisions
- Contribute to internal and client-facing documentation
- Work closely with sales, product, engineering, and marketing teams to aid with various initiatives that impact our customers
- Liaise with customers and customer design teams to review modeling discrepancies and take corrective action.
- Find opportunities to increase customer usage and take action on implementing these steps, or advancing to the appropriate member to do so
What we value:
- 1+ years of relevant work experience in the design and engineering of residential PV systems
- Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent) and Adobe Pro
- Knowledge of NEC code and electrical design requirements
- Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction preferred
- Knowledge of 3D modeling software, JIRA, and ZenDesk
- Ability to identify and resolve design issues
- Ability to work with complex technical questions
- Provide a final review of system designs to ensure a high level of accuracy and completion
- Excellent written, chat, and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a startup environment and/or the solar industry
At Aurora Solar, we tie our base pay ranges to level and location. In the United States, this means that your base pay ranges will fall into one of three geographic pay zones depending on your location.
In most cases, we target the midpoint of our salary ranges for new hire compensation. This placement is reflective of full proficiency in a role. Base pay is ultimately determined based on a number of factors including skills, qualifications, and location. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation.
Our current base pay ranges in each zone are:
-Tier 1 San Francisco, New York City: $91,000.00 - $123,000.00
-Tier 2 Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC: $83,500.00 - $112,500.00
-Tier 3 All Other US Locations, including Colorado: $75,500.00 - $102,500.00
Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!
For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Our mission at Aurora is to create a future of solar energy for all. We aim to reflect that inclusivity in the people who imagine and build our product by creating an environment where diversity is cherished and where anyone—regardless of background—can thrive. We strive to always do better and know that by empowering people, we can power the planet.
