Senior Design Engineer

EDF Renewables North America

Senior Design Engineer responsible for engineering deliverables in renewable energy projects. Working on PV system design and collaborating with project teams throughout the project life cycle.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,200 - $178,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare engineering deliverables, including plan and elevation drawings, schematics, calculations, POs, and schedules in support of PV (photovoltaic) energy generation system design, for commercial and utility projects in the 500 kW to 20 MW scale.
Review and revise engineering deliverables prepared by others.
Develop designs in consideration of company safety program and OSHA safety requirements for construction and system operation.
Conduct site assessments, prepare energy models and conceptual design deliverables in support of business development and new product/vendor integration.
Communications with Project Managers, who coordinate scheduling and permitting for project execution.
Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects’ basis of design throughout the project life cycle; assist the business development team in identifying key project design risks and enabling effective decisions.
Implement strategies for integration of new tools, new products, new vendors, code changes, and best practices, and disseminate to internal departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Ten years’ relevant design experience, particularly including experience in designing mechanical or electrical systems or electrical systems for construction; commercial PV design preferred.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate.
Registered Professional Engineer (PRE) preferred.
NABCEP certified.
Experience with industry standard PV systems and energy modeling tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus incentives.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Rewarding 401k.
Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering deliverablesplan and elevation drawingsschematicscalculationsenergy modelsconceptual designdesign risk assessmentmechanical systems designelectrical systems designPV system design

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsproject managementcollaborationdecision makingproblem solvingattention to detailadaptabilitystrategic planningleadership

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificateRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)NABCEP certification