Pv System Drafter - Toronto, Canada - UGE International

UGE International

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Reporting Relationships
The PV System Drafter will report directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Complete the drafting and organization of code compliant PV solar systems drawing sets and packages including but not limited to conceptual layouts, single/threeline diagrams, Issued for Permit (IFP), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As-Builts plan sets for midscale PV Solar Systems.
Collaborate with Designers and Lead Engineers to produce complete photovoltaic and/or battery storage project designs as ground mounted installations, rooftop installations, carports, parking decks, and others.
Update and maintain the design criteria database for ease of replication within specific energy markets, utilities, and municipalities.
Identify opportunities for improvement in drafting processes and contribute to development of new tools, templates, or processes to aid in streamlining the throughput of the drafting and design team.
Develop new blocks as necessary to support changing equipment choices and unique installation details and organize blocks and other tools for use across the design team.
Provide drafting support, 3Drenderings, site plans and performance modeling to all crossfunctional departments including originations, finance, development, and deployment.
Coordinate with external engineering partners when required for civil, structural, geotechnical, & electrical details, specifications, stamping, etc. to ensure plan sets satisfy local and federal codes as well as established industry best practices regarding safety and constructability.
Communicate clearly in writing, through drawings, in remote meetings, and inperson.
Produce accurate, precise, complete, and compliant drawing packages within agreed upon timelines and clearly communicate milestones and progress in daily and weekly updates to the team, primarily during 9am5pm working hours, Eastern Time (UTC 4 / UTC 5).

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary and incentive compensation
Health, Dental & Life Insurance
RRSP Match
Ability to work in a remote/hybrid model
Generous PTO policy (15 days per calendar year, prorated by start date)
Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet

Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor degree in an engineering, drafting, architecture, or construction discipline
35 years minimum drafting/design experience in Solar Photovoltaics
Preferred experience in drafting large commercial scale projects, producing extensive permit and construction drawing sets, and managing revisions and collaborations with outside parties.
Highly proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with other Autodesk products.
Preferred experience with PV production modeling software including Helioscope and PVsyst
General knowledge of permitting requirements for solar plan sets in the United States.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Selfstarter motivated by critical thinking and data analytics to develop innovative solutions to industry and organizational challenges.
Energized by opportunities for creative problem solving
High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work with a distributed and crossfunctional team of colleagues
Skilled in timemanagement in remote work environment, maintaining responsibilities across multiple projects at various stages of completion
Able to travel 510% throughout the US & Toronto