Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sunpath Solar is a rapidly growing, mission-driven solar energy company based in Georgia. They are seeking a skilled PV Technical Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution for solar energy installations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Complete on-site pre-engineering visits to project sites to assess roof structures, measurements, and electrical considerations as needed
- Create PV system layouts using Helioscope, Aurora Solar, and/or AutoCAD for residential and commercial projects (rooftop and ground-mount)
- Oversee the creation of preliminary and final system designs, incorporating site-specific constraints, electrical code requirements (NEC), building codes (IBC), utility standards, and Sunpath best practices
- Support permitting and interconnection applications by preparing accurate plan sets and technical documentation
- Collaborate with the CEO and electrical team on engineering review and stamped drawing sets (via PE partners when needed)
- Ensure accuracy of designs for proposals, contract fulfillment, and as-builts
- Support battery storage system integration (primarily lithium-ion), including basic layout, system sizing, and specification
- Manage end-to-end procurement process for solar modules, inverters, racking systems, BOS materials, batteries, and other project-critical components
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers; request quotes, negotiate pricing, and track lead times
- Monitor inventory levels (in coordination with field teams) and forecast material needs based on active and upcoming projects
- Coordinate just-in-time delivery schedules for job sites across Georgia
- Resolve material discrepancies, backorders, or substitutions as needed to prevent delays in project timelines
- Keep procurement costs within budget while ensuring quality and compliance
- Assist with the build out, commissioning, and management of systems in monitoring platforms
- Coordinate closely with the sales team to ensure proposals and contracts reflect accurate system design specs and pricing
- Support project operations and permitting staff with necessary documentation and design updates
- Provide installation teams with clear, actionable plans and equipment schedules
- Participate in team meetings and planning processes, contributing insights and suggestions for continuous improvement
Skills
- 1+ years of experience in solar PV system design and/or procurement (commercial and residential)
- Solid understanding of PV system components, design principles, and installation practices
- Familiarity with NEC, IBC, and Georgia-specific building and electrical codes
- Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience working with vendors and negotiating procurement terms
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving, and mission-driven team environment
- Excellent communication skills — written, visual, and interpersonal
- Proficiency with design tools such as Helioscope, Aurora Solar, AutoCAD, and Google Workspace
Benefits
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and opportunities for professional development and promotion.
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