PV Designer (US Residential Solar)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced PV Designer based in the Philippines to support US residential solar projects. This is a full-time, long-term role ideal for candidates who have hands-on experience creating permit-ready PV plan sets and are comfortable working within US solar standards and workflows.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities ● Design residential solar PV systems for US-based projects ● Create complete, permit-ready PV plan sets, including: ○ PV layout ○ Single-Line Diagrams (SLD) ○ Basic electrical details ○ General notes aligned with AHJ requirements ● Perform shading analysis, system sizing, and production estimates ● Ensure designs comply with NEC guidelines and local AHJ requirements ● Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, permitting, operations) ● Review and revise designs based on feedback from utilities or AHJs Must-Have Requirements ● 1+ year experience in US residential solar PV design ● Strong hands-on experience with: ○ Aurora Solar ○ AutoCAD ● Proven ability to create complete PV plan sets (not just proposals) ● Solid understanding of: ○ NEC basics ○ Fire setback rules ○ Load calculations ○ Shading analysis ● Experience working with US utilities, AHJs, or solar EPC workflows ● Ability to work 45–50 hours per week (5.5 days/week) ● Strong attention to detail and accuracy Nice-to-Have (Preferred but Not Required) ● Experience with tools such as: ○ Helioscope ○ PVsyst ○ OpenSolar ○ Sighten ● Experience designing battery storage systems (e.g., Enphase, ESS) ● Background in QA, permit review, or design validation ● Exposure to commercial solar projects (residential focus preferred) Compensation & Work Setup ● Full-time, remote (Philippines-based candidates only) ● Long-term opportunity with consistent workflow ● Budget: ~$800/month (flexible for highly qualified candidates) ● We prioritize skill, accuracy, and US solar experience over lowest cost Who Should NOT Apply ● Candidates with no Aurora Solar experience ● Profiles limited to non-US solar projects only ● Sales/proposal-only experience without plan set creation ● Candidates requiring extensive training from scratch What We’re Looking For ● Someone who can hit the ground running ● Strong ownership of design quality and deadlines ● Familiarity with real-world US permitting workflows ● Reliable, consistent, and detail-driven professional