Resonant Energy’s mission is to build wealth in environmental justice communities through the development of solar and storage projects for nonprofits, affordable housing, and homeowners. We use innovative financing and operational excellence to bring the benefits of clean energy within reach for everyone. We are B-Corp certified and 100% employee-owned, and we take our commitments to our staff and partners very seriously. After almost 10 years of hard work, we are proud to be the #1 solar provider for nonprofits in the Northeast. Join us!
Job Info
Title: Solar Design Manager
Job Status: Full-time, regular
Reports to: Senior Solar Design Manager - Paval Saman
Location:
3:2 hybrid schedule; 3 days in Boston office, 2 days remote (after initial 3-month in-office only training period)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5 PM, w/1-hour for lunch; occasional evenings and weekends
Target Start Date: November 15, 2026
Job Summary:
Ready to put your electrical design and engineering expertise to work on projects with impact? As a Solar Design Manager at Resonant Energy, you'll produce the technical designs that move solar projects from concept through construction across rooftop, ground-mounted, and canopy installations for non-profits and affordable housing developers.
What You'll Do:
You'll own the end-to-end design process for your project portfolio, from site surveys through full construction drawing sets. Using AutoCAD, Scanifly, and Aurora, you'll develop PV layouts, single-line diagrams, and system specifications while ensuring compliance with NEC, building code, and fire code. You'll coordinate with third-party engineers, support utility interconnection, and provide technical guidance to Project Managers. On new construction projects, you'll work directly with architects and building engineers to integrate solar into building plans from the start.
What Makes This Role Exciting:
Every design you produce directly enables a clean energy project serving communities that need it most. You'll work across a technically diverse project mix including new construction, canopy systems, and battery storage, building expertise across project types as Resonant grows its portfolio and expands into new markets.
You’ll Thrive If You:
Take satisfaction in producing technically precise, code-compliant work
Are energized by design challenges that require creative problem-solving
Want to keep building expertise across emerging solar technologies and project types
Want meaningful work delivering clean energy to under-invested communities
Your Responsibilities: Solar System Design and Engineering
Assess potential solar project sites to determine feasibility and design requirements; use site audit and design platform and tools (e.g., Scanifly drone system) to capture site images and gather data
Use AutoCAD to draft comprehensive solar PV system engineering plan-sets, including photovoltaic layouts, single line diagrams (SLDs), and system specifications
Determine specifications for panels, optimizers, inverters, racking, attachments, and balance of system components
Collect accessible building structural information
Utilize solar design and shading analysis software (e.g., Scanifly) to optimize system performance
Coordinate with third party engineers and manufacturers for final design deliverables
Ensure that all projects comply with applicable and upcoming AHJ codes, standards, and regulations
Review post construction documents to ensure project was built within company and industry standards
Engineering and Pre-Construction Coordination
Support Project Managers’ coordination with project stakeholders and create a path for building future solar installation
Incorporate feedback from clients’ architects and building engineers to ensure designs meet clients’ requirements
Work on projects from preliminary layouts to full intended-for-construction plan-sets
Technical Support
Provide technical support during the installation phase to ensure adherence to design specifications
Update and maintain project documentation within the company's database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of design records
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes and workflow
Monitor industry trends and updates in solar technology to continually improve design practices
Support financial analysis of projects by providing design-related inputs and cost estimates
Interconnection and Regulatory Compliance Support
Coordinate with stakeholders to collect necessary site data, technical information, and to ensure design compliance with local codes and regulations
Ensure design meets all construction standards, National Electrical code, Building code, Fire code, and other safety standards
Engage with key AHJs, including utility companies, building inspectors, and wiring inspectors, to understand interconnection and construction requirements and process interconnection agreements and building and electric permits
Your Qualifications
Alignment with our Principles
Community: We support communities in leading their own clean energy transition and advocate for equitable solar policy.
Equity:
We build wealth in under-invested communities affected by the climate crisis and commit to anti-racist practices.
Excellence: We do the right things, in the right way and prioritize social and environmental impact alongside economic goals in everything we do.
Innovation: We implement creative solutions to expand solar access because the industry isn't moving fast enough.
Integrity: We're trusted partners who communicate transparently and view profit as a means to expand our impact.
Culture: We balance mission urgency with work-life balance, support, fun and investing in our team's growth.
Education, Experience & Credentials
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable industry experience
2+ years of solar PV and/or BESS electrical design and engineering experience
Working knowledge of NEC, building code, and fire code as applied to solar PV or battery energy storage systems
Preferred: NABCEP certificate
Familiarity with new construction solar integration
Drone pilot’s license and operational experience with flying drones
Ability to Demonstrate our Standards of Excellence
Ownership: You can trust us to deliver—we take initiative, keep others informed, and demonstrate personal responsibility for outcomes and quality of work.
Collaboration: You can connect and work well with us—we address issues that hinder teamwork directly, navigate disagreements with care, and openly contribute our ideas while building awareness of our blind spots.
Adaptability/Resilience: You can count on us when things don't go as planned—we stay composed, adapt quickly, and find solutions instead of getting stuck or overwhelmed.
Operational Excellence: You can rely on our work to be holistic and thorough—we deliver accurate results, anticipate how our work affects others, and actively improve processes along the way.
Growth: You can learn and grow with us—we approach challenges with curiosity, exchange feedback constructively, help identify development opportunities, and value effort and collaboration alongside results.
Core Role Competencies
Attention to Detail: Produces solar PV designs, single line diagrams, and construction documents that are accurate, code-compliant, and free of errors; catches discrepancies in electrical diagrams, site data, and design specifications
Industry and Application Knowledge: Maintains working knowledge of solar PV system design, electrical codes (NEC), and AHJ requirements across rooftop, ground-mount, and canopy project types
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies and resolves design challenges—code conflicts, site constraints, interconnection requirements with sound technical judgment
Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively across design, project management, and outreach teams to ensure design decisions support broader project goals and timelines
Planning and Results Orientation: Manages design workload across multiple concurrent projects with disciplined tracking and consistent on-schedule delivery
Communication: Provides clear and timely technical information to internal teams, utility contacts, and engineering partners at the appropriate level of detail
Dynamic Learning Mindset: Stays current on solar technology trends, code updates, and design software capabilities to continuously improve design quality and efficiency
Analytical Thinking: Breaks down complex engineering projects and problems into their component parts to understand what is happening and why; understands assumptions and and draws well-reasoned conclusions
Computing, Software and Language Skills
Scanifly, Aurora, or comparable solar design software
Native or fluent English
Working Environment & Conditions
This role primarily works in a standard, temperature controlled office environment on the second floor of a building with an elevator
Constant sitting or standing; standing desks are provided
Frequent site visits to oversee work in inaccessible areas, such as roofs
Occasional exposure to hazards
Occasional exposure to adverse conditions
Travel
Frequent site visits that require driving
Compensation & Benefits Package
Compensation
Total Compensation: $85,900 - $121,700
Base Salary: $85,900 - $111,700
Performance Bonus: Up to $10,000 annually
Healthcare: 100% premium coverage for you and your children, 33% coverage for your spouse
Dental: 100% premium coverage for you
Vision: Affordable premium w/exam, glasses, and contacts allowances
Mental Health Support: $100 monthly reimbursement for mental health services
Health and Dependent Care FSA: Save money on pre-tax deductions for necessary expenses
Retirement: 401k with automatic 3% employer contribution to help build your financial future
Generous Time Off
Vacation: 13 days annually
Sick Leave: 8 days annually
Holidays: 13 annually
Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks fully paid time to bond
Community Impact: 8 hours for volunteering, GOTV, and protest
Voting Leave: 3 hours off to do your civic duty
Other time as necessary, e.g. Jury duty, bereavement, etc.
Growth & Development
Professional Development Budget: $500/year
Culture Building: Quarterly company-wide events for fun and giving back
Commuter Support Options:
Monthly T-pass
Bike allowance for eco-friendly commuting
Schedule Flexibility: Option for 8am-4pm schedule to fit your life
Remote Work: 6 weeks of fully remote work flexibility annually
Friday Hard Stop: End work at 4pm to socialize with your colleagues
Employee Participation Opportunity
Become a partner in our mission - Eligible after 3 years:
Profit Sharing
Unlimited PTO - trust-based time off
Democratic Voice - voting to elect delegates to join founders in making key company decisions
EEO Statement:
Resonant Energy is committed to the principles of equal employment; we uphold all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as raise the bar to ensure equal employment opportunity for individuals that the law does not protect. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy condition, reproductive health decision-making, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status.
