Project Design Associate at GridPower Solutions – Irving, Texas

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GridPower Solutions is seeking a Project Design Associate – EBOS to support the design and takeoff process for the DC side of utility-scale solar projects. This role involves analyzing plan sets, calculating EBOS component needs, maintaining BOM documentation, and supporting the quoting process. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, familiar with PV system design, and capable of collaborating across engineering and procurement functions.

Responsibilities:
• Perform accurate EBOS takeoffs based on client plan sets and specifications.
• Analyze layout drawings, single-line diagrams, and component data sheets to calculate quantities and lengths for string conductors, harnesses, IPCs, trunk bus, combiner boxes, and disconnects.
• Populate and maintain Excel-based takeoff templates and BOM (Bill of Materials) sheets.
• Identify and flag missing or inconsistent plan set information; coordinate internally to resolve.
• Recommend design or product changes that improve cost-effectiveness or field efficiency.
• Maintain organized records of project inputs, outputs, and version history.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal design tools, templates, and documentation processes.

Requirements:
• 2+ years of experience in solar design, takeoffs, estimating, or a related field.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction plan sets, electrical diagrams, and site layouts.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and structured BOM formatting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or PDF markup tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.
• Understanding of PV system architecture and DC-side EBOS components.
• High attention to detail, consistency, and documentation quality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills:
• Experience in utility-scale or large commercial PV projects.
• Knowledge of NEC guidelines related to wire sizing, ampacity, and voltage drop.
• Exposure to kitting, logistics, or packaging of EBOS materials.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, or quoting/configuration tools.

Physical Requirements:
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer:
This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.