Design Solutions Specialist
Lonestar Electric Supply
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Perform accurate EBOS material takeoffs based on customer plan sets, specifications, and project requirements.
- Analyze layout drawings, single-line diagrams, electrical plans, and datasheets to calculate quantities and lengths for string conductors, harnesses, IPCs, trunk bus systems, combiner boxes, disconnects, and related components.
- Populate, maintain, and validate Excel-based takeoff templates and bills of material.
- Identify missing, inconsistent, or unclear information in plan sets and coordinate with internal teams to resolve questions.
- Recommend EBOS design or product changes that improve cost efficiency, constructability, or installation performance.
- Maintain organized records of project inputs, outputs, revisions, and assumptions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and design processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in solar design, estimating, takeoffs, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plan sets, electrical diagrams, and site layouts.
- Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, structured templates, and BOM formatting.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or PDF markup tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
- Understanding of PV system architecture, including source circuits and EBOS components.
- High attention to detail with strong process consistency.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
- Paid Time Off
- Specified Holiday Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
EBOS material takeoffsExcelAutoCADPDF markup toolsBOM formattingPV system architectureelectrical diagramsconstruction plan setsadvanced formulastakeoffs
Soft Skills
attention to detailprocess consistencycommunication skillsorganizational skills