Design Engineer

Design Engineer

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Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr – $/yr

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Q CELLS Home Energy Solutions seeks a Design Engineer to generate solar blueprints with specialized expertise in the Home Energy System division. The Engineer will oversee ensuring the scope of work is accurate through thorough account reviews and production modeling adjustments as needed. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with strong analytical and communication skills, great attention to detail, and problem‑solving capabilities.

This position will be based out of our office in Irvine, CA, with an in‑office schedule governed by the manager’s discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit drafting packages for third‑party AutoCAD drafters.
• Become a subject‑matter expert on the Qcells Q.Home battery system, Q.Home modules, and pairings with other product offerings for residential applications.
• Perform quality reviews on completed design packages.
• Confirm scope of work and generate work orders for construction.
• Compare the scope of work against the signed agreement and ensure the project was sold with the appropriate adders.
• Analyze data to identify common design failures and provide feedback to design vendors on areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5–8+ years of experience in an engineering role, including 3–5 years of experience in solar system design and engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of NEC and CRC code.
• Experience with permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to recruit and lead quantitative talent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present credit management, vision, and strategy in internal and external forums.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high‑growth environment.
• Process‑driven while finding long‑term solutions.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Standing – 20% of time
• Sitting – 70% of time
• Walking – 10% of time
• Pulling up to 10 lb, Pushing up to 10 lb, Carrying up to 10 lb, Lifting up to 10 lb.

We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an expanding industry.

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