Engineering Administrator

Supervisor: Director of Engineering and Operations

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Summary Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive individual to join our team as an Engineering Admin. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for managing the permitting process for solar projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. Additionally, you will provide drafting support and assist with various administrative tasks to support our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Solar Permit Coordination:

• Manage the end-to-end permitting process for solar projects, including obtaining necessary permits and approvals from relevant authorities.

• Ensure all permit applications are accurately completed and submitted within specified timelines.
• Ensure all permit applications are routed to all of the required building departments for approval.

• Liaise with permitting agencies, inspectors, and other stakeholders to address any inquiries or issues that arise during the permitting process.

• Keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and update internal processes accordingly to maintain compliance.
• Follow up with plan checker for ETA's and timelines on permit approvals.

• Route permitted plan sets to the appropriate project managers upon permit issuance.
• Help track permit expiration dates and coordinate renewal processes as needed.

Drafting Support:

• Assist with the preparation of technical drawings, schematics, and layouts using computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu.

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop accurate and detailed drawings for solar installations.

• Revise and modify drawings as needed based on feedback from internal teams or regulatory authorities.

Engineering Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the engineering team, including organizing meetings, maintaining project documentation, and managing correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, reports, and presentations.

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure materials and equipment needed for projects.
• Help maintain project schedules and budgets by tracking expenditures and monitoring project milestones.

Key Qualifications & Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven experience in permit coordination, preferably in the solar or renewable energy industry.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permit requirements related to solar installations is a plus.

• Prior experience in drafting or technical drawing is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly and salary rates DOE
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible PTO and great work-life balance

Passionate About Renewable Energy? Then we’re looking for you!

For more than 10 years, California Solar Integrators, Inc. (Cal Solar Inc) has developed multi-family and commercial solar projects throughout California. Our systems reliably deliver low-cost solar energy to businesses and multi-family housing communities. We are revitalizing the solar industry with the help of Utility Incentive Programs as well as supporting the state and federal legislative push towards renewable energy. Our experienced sales and estimating teams, engineers and installers, combined with our post-installation system support, provide complete turn-key solutions for new construction and retrofit properties. Service streams include Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Hot Water, EV Chargers, and Energy Storage.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $67,000 and $80,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

CalSolarInc is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.