Solar Design Specialist (Seasonal)

Who are we:

Zeno is a residential solar solutions provider that delivers comprehensive, turn-key solutions to homeowners across Canada. Driven by an ambitious goal to create a better, more sustainable future for everyone around the world, we guide our customers to create long-lasting, sustainable choices in their homes that leave a positive mark at a local and global level.

Our goal is to install solar solutions on 1 million homes by 2040. Are you ready to join the movement?

About the Role:

The role of the Solar Design Specialist (Seasonal) will be working under the direct supervision of the Solar Design Team Lead, to effectively provide our clients with accurate information and designs for their residential solar installations.

This position will be on a 3–4-month contract which may start on or before May 2024. This is an ideal opportunity for post secondary students who want to hone their skills during the summer. Successful candidates may be located in Calgary or Edmonton.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary.
• Company events.
• Hybrid work may be available.
• Working with a great enthusiastic team that wants to make a difference and make this a better world, through solar energy solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring of project deliverables to ensure they are provided to our clients meeting our quality standards, on time and on budget.
• Follow up with the design team and other departments to resolve questions and issues.
• Work cooperatively within a team of designers in conjunction with sales and operations departments to develop and improve process to help the organization met its goals;
• Coordination of electronic filing system, folder structure and file management.
• Effectively communicate the status of tasks, design changes and continuous improvement items to the design team and Management.
• Review of drawings and designs for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Design and quote Solar PV systems using Aurora solar modelling software (approximately 15 projects will be designed and priced per day);
• Create designs for solar projects by understanding and interpreting information provided by the customer such as energy usage, electrical infrastructure, and energy goals;
• Develop Residential pricing for all designed projects;
• Review and interpret client provided information to develop the most appropriate solar design;
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles and an educational background in solar, electrical, or engineering design.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills – both verbal & written (ensure clear communication with client and team members).
• Ability to deal with short deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexible and weekend availability required.
• Self-Motivated and self-driven with the ability to anticipate, identify and complete tasks without being asked.
• Experience with electrical prints and diagrams, blueprints and schematics is an asset.
• Able to reliably commute to our office.

Zeno Culture:

To us, sustainability is not just about individual gain. It’s about the betterment of the entire planet. We know that the key to change is through collective action, and it’s why we aim to create impact within our local and global communities.

To build momentum towards our ambitious future, our team moves at lightning speed to bring turnkey solutions and best-in-class solar products to homeowners across Canada. We’re not just imagining an exciting and brighter future, we’re creating it, and we want you to be a part of it.

If you believe in reducing the environmental impact of humankind, we would love to talk to you about how you could contribute to Zeno Renewables.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

We appreciate your interest to join the Zeno team, only qualified applicants will be contacted to continue in our recruitment process.