Residential PV Designer

GAF Energy is hiring a Residential PV Designer in Kansas City, MO, to design and permit residential PV systems. The role requires 2-5 years of experience, strong CAD skills, and knowledge of NEC standards. Responsibilities include creating installation plans, managing project materials, and standardizing design templates. The position demands full-time, on-site work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance design efficiency and project delivery.
Company Introduction:

GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingle by CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.

Job Summary:

What part will you play?
• GAF Energy is seeking a Residential PV Designer to help us grow our Design team. This exciting role will report to the Design Manager and work within a cross-functional team at GAF Energy.
• The ideal candidate must have strong CAD skills, working knowledge of the NEC, and a thorough understanding of the permit, design, and installation of PV systems.
• Your primary responsibility will be designing, permitting, and creating installation plan sets for all residential PV systems. You’ll ensure that all designs are code-compliant, facilitating both the permitting process and the installation phase.

What will you be doing?
• Developing and implementing design, permit, and installation plan sets for residential PV systems, including site plan and electrical line diagram.
• Producing and managing the bill of materials required for projects.
• Creating and standardizing design templates to streamline the design process and improve efficiency.
• Training team members on the use of templates, design standards, and installation best practices.
• Enhancing GAF Energy’s ability to rapidly utilize new designs and plan sets for residential PV systems.
• Establishing metrics to identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Creating and developing innovative solutions from concept to installation of residential PV systems.

What do we require from you?
• 2-5 years of previous experience in a related industry.
• Strong proficiency with CAD platforms, particularly AutoCAD, and experience developing templates and tools to streamline the creation of plan sets.
• Excellent understanding of residential electrical systems and integration with PV and storage.
• A strong ability to automate processes using digital tools.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering new ideas from concept to installation plan set while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and possess an independent work ethic, with the ability to contribute to and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in the application of residential PV systems.
• This position requires full-time, on-site presence Monday through Friday.

Benefits
• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

Benefits:
• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.