Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design for every customer — and close the deal on the spot. We help power thousands of solar projects every week towards our goal of making solar accessible for everyone.
About the role:
Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series D company on a mission to create a future of solar energy for all. Aurora makes the software that is enabling society to transition to a world powered by solar power. It’s our goal to have every solar installation in the world pass through our software, which has already been used to design millions of solar projects. Named one of “The Best Remote-First Companies To Work for in 2022” by
BuiltInSF.com and awarded #1 Solar Software platform by Solar Power World, Aurora is disrupting the energy industry and changing the course of history.
As a Design and Engineering Specialist at Aurora Solar, you will produce Photovoltaic site plans, drawings, elevations, and equipment details utilizing AutoCAD software. Drawings will include all views and dimensions necessary for permitting and installation. In this role, you will be required to make simple to complex designs. You will also influence our product design and direction by relaying customer requests back to Aurora’s Engineering and Management teams. If you enjoy working with people, and geek out about the technical and PV design aspects of the solar industry, we would love to hear from you.
We are a passionate and diverse team that aspires to be the best place for the best people and we’re looking for talented individuals to accelerate our exponential growth as we continue to scale. If you are looking for a stimulating and fulfilling role, come join us!
Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!
For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Our mission at Aurora is to create a future of solar energy for all. We aim to reflect that inclusivity in the people who imagine and build our product by creating an environment where diversity is cherished and where anyone—regardless of background—can thrive. We strive to always do better and know that by empowering people, we can power the planet.
What you'll do:
Help manage residential plan sets including detailed electrical wire diagrams and construction drawings for PV system installation using Aurora and CAD software packagesDevelop SOP and best practice training materials for PV design specialistsReviews designs for compliance with NEC, local AHJ, and utility requirements Edit permit package revisions using CADProvides technical support to troubleshoot design and/or other technical issuesAnswer client emails about design questions, kickbacks, or revisionsContribute to internal and client-facing documentation Work closely with sales, product, engineering, and marketing teams to aid with various initiatives that impact our customers Liaise with customers and customer design teams to review modeling discrepancies and take corrective action. Identify opportunities to increase customer usage and take action on implementing these steps, or escalating to the appropriate member to do so
What we value:
1+ years of relevant work experience in the design and engineering of residential PV systemsExperience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)Knowledge of NEC code and electrical design requirementsExperience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction preferredKnowledge of 3D modeling software, JIRA or ZenDesk Ability to identify and resolve design issuesAbility to work with complex technical questionsProvide a final review of system designs to ensure a high level of accuracy and completionExcellent written, chat, and verbal communication skills Experience in a startup environment and/or the solar industry