The demand for solar designer remote jobs keeps rising across the USA as companies expand their renewable energy initiatives. We currently have 103 open positions, giving professionals the chance to work remotely while contributing to impactful projects nationwide. It's an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking flexibility and growth.
Successful candidates typically bring strong proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Helioscope, and PVsyst, along with a solid grasp of electrical codes and site assessment. Experience with permit packages and system layout optimization is valued, while clear communication helps teams collaborating remotely. Employers looking to hire a solar designer often prioritize candidates who blend technical skill with creative problem-solving.
Remote work has become standard for this role, as digital tools and virtual collaboration platforms let professionals manage projects from anywhere in the USA. Companies nationwide are expanding renewable energy teams, driven by growing residential and commercial adoption of solar technology. This trend fuels a steady stream of solar designer vacancies for those seeking long-term, remote-friendly careers.
If you're ready to advance your design career, explore the latest opportunities through Global Work AI. Our platform connects skilled professionals with companies seeking talented designers for remote teams. Discover how your expertise can help shape a more sustainable future today.
Victory Energy
Create compliant solar PV system designs and BOMs for residential projects. Collaborate with third-party designers and engineers to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. Conduct audits of design documentation and maintain quality control measures.
remote, IL, United States$60k – $65k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
Blattner
Lead the estimating team through procurement and bidding processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Coordinate bid efforts, calculate project costs, and mentor team members.
remote, United States$111k – $160k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
Sargent & Lundy
Design and modify substation sites and transmission lines, including civil site drafting, modeling, and development. Create 3D models, design drawings, and construction-ready packages.
remote, United States$78k – $119k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Live Oak Bank
Approve solar and renewable energy credit requests, ensuring compliance with Bank policies and regulatory guidelines. Lead credit reviews and monitor the solar and renewable energy portfolio to mitigate loan losses.
remote, NC, United States$190k – $262k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Atwell, LLC
Prepare and coordinate structural design deliverables for utility infrastructure, renewable energy, transmission, and substation projects. Develop structural drawing packages, support design and detailing of foundations and structural systems, and perform design reviews.
remote, United States$85k – $103k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Atwell, LLC
Design PV, BESS, and Wind projects, acting as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Deliver preliminary designs, including solar layout, cable and DC design, and civil grading. Provide high-level Bill of Materials and conduct various electrical engineering studies.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Staples Inc.
Provide design support for Furniture account executives, including field measurements, customer interface, and workspace solutions. Promote and sell interior design services, participate in industry events, and assist clients with project scope, budget, and timelines.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
IGS Energy
Generate new residential solar opportunities through door-to-door canvassing and community outreach. Conduct in-home and virtual consultations to assess customer energy needs and present customized solar solutions. Maintain accurate customer information and sales documentation in CRM systems.
remote, United States$26k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Sargent & Lundy
Prepare substation drawings including General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Section Views, Bill of Material, Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan, Grounding Plan, and conduit details.
remote, United States$77k – $118k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Xperteez Technology
Create and modify 2D games using Solar2D, focusing on Lua scripting, game mechanics, animations, and UI elements. Develop player controls, physics, and collision detection while debugging issues and optimizing game performance.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Mortenson
Lead and manage the quality system for assigned solar projects, overseeing the Project Quality Plan and execution from start to finish. Establish quality initiatives, support supplier and design excellence, and ensure project teams are trained and aligned.
remote, United States$100k – $150k/yrFull TimeLead / ManagerMortenson
Implement and support the Project Quality Plan (PQP) for assigned projects, monitor quality inspections, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Requests for Information (RFI).
remote, United States$77k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Euclid Power
Lead solar resource and energy yield assessments for utility-scale and distributed PV projects. Compile and validate datasets, run MCP analyses, and develop bankable energy yield estimates.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Ulteig
Lead project design teams to create optimized designs for utility scale solar PV systems. Review and ensure quality control of designs, interact with clients for project execution, and act as the signing engineer for PV electrical designs.
remote, United States$126k – $164k/yrFull TimeLead / ManagerIGS Energy
Develop and execute the residential solar sales strategy, establishing priorities and capabilities for customer acquisition and sales productivity. Build a high-performing sales function, define processes, and lead sales leadership to improve sales volume and conversion.
remote, United States$150k – $225k/yrFull TimeDirector
Nir Yu
Research and engage prospective solar installers and contractors. Book and lead introductory and discovery calls with decision makers. Create and manage an active sales pipeline. Maintain CRM records and provide updates to leadership.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Granite Construction
Independently manage substantial estimate scopes from initial review through bid completion. Develop and review quantities, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, and supplier pricing.
remote, TX, United States$92k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Atwell, LLC
Design PV, BESS, and Wind projects across the US. Act as a liaison between solar design teams and stakeholders, delivering preliminary designs and conducting various engineering studies. Create project feasibility files, layouts, and Bill of Materials while ensuring deadlines are met.
remote, United States$80k – $110k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Flintco, LLC
Develop and execute business development plans for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. Build and manage relationships with renewable energy stakeholders to identify and secure project opportunities.
remote, Austin, TX, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Ulteig
Collaborate with project engineers to complete detailed civil design solutions for BESS projects. Apply industry design standards and coach team members. Utilize design experience to address potential issues and develop design standards.
remote, United States$77k – $103k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)LGCY Power
Increase solar awareness and provide expert knowledge on solar energy. Ensure a high-quality customer experience and meet individual and team sales goals. Engage in continuous training and manage accounts proactively, qualifying customers and closing contracts through an in-home sales process.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
SOLV Energy
Oversee and manage construction aspects of solar projects, including foundation drilling operations. Lead a team of engineers and construction workers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
remote, United States$172k – $215k/yrFull TimeDirectorBlattner
Support the development of proposals for renewable energy projects by reviewing RFPs, preparing quantity takeoffs, and assisting with electrical estimates. Coordinate with Engineers of Record, utilities, and vendors, while evaluating constructability and identifying project risks.
remote, United States$76k – $110k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Melink Solar LLC
Lead project turnover and commissioning coordination for solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System projects. Perform remote monitoring and troubleshooting of operational issues, ensuring system performance and compliance.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Execute system design, drafting, and analysis for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System projects. Participate in the development of electrical plan sets, including layouts and diagrams.
remote, United States$85k – $105k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets for Solar PV and BESS projects. Perform electrical studies including short circuit calculations and load flow analysis using software like ETAP or CYMCAP.
remote, United States$100k – $140k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Conductor Power
Oversee design, development, and implementation of solar energy, substation, and battery storage projects. Manage 3rd party engineering teams, conduct feasibility studies, and provide technical guidance during construction.
remote, Baxter, MN, United States$125k – $190k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
RRC Power and Energy
Utilize AutoCAD for designing utility-scale solar projects, including layouts, electrical schematics, and cable schedules. Develop and update electrical drawing packages, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Mortenson
Develop and deliver technical training for utility-scale solar photovoltaic construction, including classroom instruction and hands-on labs. Provide technical instruction on various Solar PV construction topics and partner with project leadership to identify training needs.
remote, United States$79k – $106k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
ACT Power Services
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, and trackers. Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production. Maintain service reports and documentation, and provide training to technicians.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Zeitview
Define success metrics for the solar vertical, embed with strategic accounts to understand workflows, run structured discovery methods, synthesize findings into prioritized requirements, negotiate with platform PMs on engineering priorities, and build internal credibility as the solar industry…
remote, CA, United States$160k – $180k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
SMA America
Grow SMA’s market share by building relationships with Authorized Distributors and solar installers. Identify market opportunities and develop strategies to increase sales of PV and energy storage products. Execute brand strategies and represent SMA at industry events.
remote, AZ, United States$90k – $110k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Sletten Companies
Guide solar energy projects through their lifecycle, coordinating between engineers, installers, clients, and vendors. Manage timelines, oversee budgets, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. Negotiate subcontracts, prepare project budgets, and monitor budget variances.
remote, Sacramento, CA, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
Ameresco
Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain solar site equipment including solar panels, inverters, transformers, and SCADA systems. Complete documentation such as work orders and calibration sheets. Supervise and train apprentice electricians on safe tool use and maintenance procedures.
remote, IL, United States$75k – $108k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
WIZELINE
Analyze operational and SCADA data from solar PV plants, evaluate performance against expected energy production, and develop performance models. Identify energy losses and equipment issues while calculating key performance metrics.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
SLR Consulting
Lead engineering activities for solar PV and battery energy storage projects, ensuring design accuracy and regulatory compliance. Mentor team members, review deliverables, and manage project execution, including task assignment and milestone tracking.
remote, United States$125k – $175k/yrFull TimeLead / ManagerRRC Power and Energy
Design and develop utility-scale solar PV systems, including preparing electrical design packages and performing electrical calculations. Ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards, support interconnection design activities, and coordinate with internal teams.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)RRC Power and Energy
Design substation switchyard packages including single line diagrams, layouts, and bus calculations. Create protection and control design packages with wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Reactivate
Lead the technical design, engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial and utility-scale solar projects. Manage internal and external engineering resources, conduct technical evaluations, and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
remote, United States$115k – $130k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
STACK Infrastructure
Translate corporate sustainability commitments into Sustainable Design and Construction Standards. Manage project implementation of these standards, ensuring alignment with global Net Zero expectations.
remote, United States$198k – $221k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)10,000,000+ more jobs available!
