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
