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Zain E.

Lahore, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.9
48 jobs

Request and review Designs ( Engineering Plans ) according to NEC, IFC and REC codes Request for HOA permission, building, and electric permit from relevant AHJ and Utility. Pay fees for permits and request withdrawal from clients, in the case of financing companies ( Sunnova, Sunlight, Mosaic, Goodleap, Atmos) I upload documents on their portal. Weekly Reports, coordination with Senior operation manager, Clients, Design, Material Department, and other stakeholders like AHJ officials or HOA representatives Once the Permits are received, ask for the material department to ship Material and share tracks with the Client, and installation team and schedule the installation as per the availability of the Client. Apply for the PTO to the utility after installation and commissioning, schedule final inspection with AHJ, and request the last Draw from the Client Apply for the SREC, Rebates, pearl certifications and reviews on BBB, the company's Google, FB, EnergySage, and websites.

  • Solar Design
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Design Software
  • PV Sizing
  • PV Evaluation
  • Solar Farm Design
  • Battery Sizing
  • Helioscope
  • Aurora Solar
  • PVSyst
  • Project Management
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Technical Project Management
  • National Electrical Code
  • Electrical Design
Lmark V.

Trece Martires, Philippines

$10/hr
4.7
29 jobs

As a highly skilled and dedicated Solar Designer and Electrical Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in creating innovative and sustainable solar energy systems. My expertise spans from system design, installation, and integration to electrical load calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. I have successfully designed and implemented solar systems for both residential and commercial-scale projects across the United States, optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs. What I Offer: • Solar System Design: I design complete photovoltaic (PV) systems, ensuring optimal panel placement, sizing, and electrical wiring. • Electrical Engineering Expertise: With a strong foundation in electrical engineering, I provide thorough assessments, system protection design, and troubleshooting to ensure the system operates safely and efficiently. • Project Management: I have experience managing solar projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance. • Compliance & Standards: My work adheres to NEC, local electrical codes, and best practices, providing peace of mind and ensuring a smooth permitting process. • Energy Efficiency Solutions: I help clients maximize energy savings by assessing their needs and designing systems tailored to their specific requirements. Experience Across the U.S.: I have worked on a diverse range of residential and commercial solar projects across the United States, delivering high-performance energy solutions that meet both financial and environmental goals. Whether it’s a small residential home or a large-scale commercial installation, I bring the same level of professionalism, expertise, and commitment to every project. Why Choose Me: • Proven track record with 5+ years of successful solar projects in residential and commercial sectors. • Expert in balancing system design with cost-effectiveness. • Excellent communication and client-focused service. • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision, safety, and compliance. If you're looking for a professional who can design and implement energy-efficient solar solutions while adhering to all technical and regulatory requirements, feel free to reach out. Let’s work together to harness the power of solar energy!

  • Solar Design
  • Solar Energy
  • CAD
  • CAD Drafting
  • Solar Design Software
  • Estimator
  • Solar Farm Design
  • Aurora Solar
  • Solar Energy Simulation
  • PVSyst
  • PV Sizing
  • PV Evaluation
  • PV System Design
  • CAD Software
Pieter D.

Sanur, Indonesia

$50/hr
4.9
42 jobs

With my long and wide experience in solar, I can help with your project, big or small, and save you costs and headaches. I do conceptual- and detailed- engineering designs, sourcing and procurement, costings and projections, right up to Project Management. - Former (now semi-retired) CEO of Solar Company (15 years), former Architect (Delft). - Now doing freelance remote Solar Consultancy and Advisory, with current multi-MWp projects in Caribbean, and recent ones in US, New Zealand, Macedonia, Malaysia, Libya, Saudi Arabia, - Passionate about 'helping' and delivering value - Have lived and worked in EU, UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. - Handy with PVSyst and AutoCAD - Handy with SketchUp 3D modeling software - Good network of trusted specialist freelancers - "First Principles" thinker - Available in all time-zones

  • Solar Design
  • Solar Energy
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Energy & Utilities
  • PV Evaluation
  • Sketchbook Pro
  • English
  • Clean Architecture
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Clean Technology
  • PV System Design
  • PVSyst
  • Battery Sizing
Hamza M.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.8
89 jobs

I help solar companies world-wide in creating 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 as per 𝗡𝗘𝗖 or their local electric code, local AHJ requirements and other applicable building, plumbing and mechanical codes. Provide 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐄 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩 for various US states and get 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 approved from power utility companies for 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀-𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀. Know for providing 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 for various system type e.g. 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱-𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱, 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲-𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽), and energy solutions for mobile RVs, boats etc. 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥: 1) Sales proposals and preliminary designs using industry tools like PVsyst, Helioscope, OpenSolar, Aurora, SunRun, EnergyTool Base, Solargraf, Custom calculators, CRM/Excel etc. 2) Complete solar permit plans for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar + energy storage projects as per NEC, AS/NZS, IEC codes 3) Techno-economic modeling of commercial & utility-scale PV systems in PVsyst or SAM. 4) Interconnection application submission and approval for residential and commercial solar projects from various US power utility companies in different US states 5) DNSP pre-approvals for residential solar systems in Australia 6) Technical consultancy for solar projects development and tenders 7) 3D site plan in sketchup and shade analysis 8) Single line diagram/ three line diagrams / LV, MV SLDs / communication architectures etc. 9) Site plan / detailed module layout / racking details / structural details etc. 10) String sizing / voltage drop calculations / cable and conduit schedules etc. 11) Switchgear and protection system design 12) Preparation of bill of materials 13) Quality assurance & quality control 14) Remote support for system testing & commissioning 15) Remote Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis for under-performing PV systems 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦: ✔️ NEC 2023 along with local AHJ requirements ✔️ AS/NZS 5033 | 3000 | 3008.1.1 | 4509.1 | 4509.2 ✔️ IEC 62548: 2016 | 62738: 2018 | 60364 | 60364-5-52 | 60502-2: 2014 | TS 63049:2017 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 & 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦: 1) PVSyst 2) System Advisor Model (SAM) 3) Energytool Base 4) Energysage 5) Helioscope & Opensolar 6) AutoCAD 7) SketchUp 8) SolidWorks 2020 / SolidWorks Composer 9) Online Custom CRMs 10) And several others… 💬 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀? 💯 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆!

  • Solar Design
  • PV System Design
  • Solar Energy Simulation
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Optimization
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Layout Design
  • National Electrical Code
  • PVSyst
  • Financial Modeling
  • 3D Modeling
  • Communications
  • Management Skills
  • Helioscope
  • Aurora Solar
Kenneth D.

Guadalajara, Spain

$15/hr
4.9
84 jobs

Top Rated Plus, Registered Electrical Engineer with more than 9 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering Design and Consultancy. My areas of expertise include Solar Energy System Design, MEP/ Electrical Design for Residential, Commercial and Industrial, Revit and CAD drafting, and design, 3D modeling, design and analysis, 3D Rendering, Electrical and Lighting Design, and Industrial and Residential CAD Layout. Have a deep knowledge of the following standards; NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NEC, AS/NZ Standard, ICAO Annex 14, Building Energy Codes. I want to combine my ability in engineering technical analysis and creativity to provide the highest quality service for my clients. Just reach out with any questions and opportunities. Project Portfolio: kineticvolts.com/projects Software and Tools: AutoCAD Revit Vertex BD Solidworks SketchUp Lumion, V-Ray 3DS Max NX Unigraphics Dialux HelioScope Aurorasolar OpenSolar COMcheck Bluebeam Services Offered: • CAD Drafting and Design • 3D Modeling, Analysis (FEA), Rendering • Electrical Drafting Services • Single Line Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Grounding Plans • PV Solar Plan design - PV Permit set for Residential or Commercial in the USA • PV Roof Layout and Connection • Fire Alarm/Detection Design • Lighting Design (Interior, Exterior, Parking, Airports) • High Rise Building Electrical System • Electrical Panel, MCC, Switchgear, Switchboard • Fiber Optic Communication Network Design • Takeoff and Bill of Quantities • Production of As-built Drawings/Documentation • Substation equipment layout • EV / Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

  • Solar Design
  • Solar Energy
  • Electrical Design
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Load Calculation
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Electrical Layout Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Technical Writing
  • Altium Designer
  • Solar Energy Simulation
  • Bluebeam Revu
Johanna F.

Anchorage, Alaska

$40/hr
5.0
21 jobs

I'm a solar engineer experienced in designing residential and small commercial PV systems. I also have experience with energy storage design, sketchup, AutoCAD, Helioscope, System Advisor Model, and SolidWorks

  • Solar Energy
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • SketchUp
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Energy Simulation
  • Energy Storage
  • System Advisor Model
  • Curriculum Development

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