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# Solar Applications Engineer II

- **Company:** Cal Solar Inc
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Static Program Analysis, Databases, Performance Tuning, Value Engineering, PVsyst Software
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4cb2cdbc-639e-4652-8db3-a123c89f93ad/solar-applications-engineer-ii

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related technical discipline.
 * Experience: 3 - 5+ years of direct experience in commercial solar PV, BESS, and/or EV charging design, engineering, and preconstruction estimating.
 * Advanced Software Mastery: Proficiency in CAD software, Helioscope, PVSyst, Energy Toolbase, and advanced bidding platforms.
 * Codes & Standards: In-depth working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC 70), California Electrical Code (CEC), and utility interconnection rules.
 * Communication & Remote Autonomy: Strong technical writing and verbal skills with a proven ability to manage multiple bid deadlines independently in a full remote work environment.

## Description

The Solar Applications Engineer II is an experienced technical professional responsible for leading full-scope application engineering, preconstruction design, and estimating across complex commercial, industrial (C&I), and multi-building solar PV, battery storage (BESS), and EV charging projects. Operating with independence, this role conducts electrical and code evaluations, manages multi-scope estimating tools, and evaluates equipment options for value engineering, * Full-Scope Application & System Design: Lead preconstruction design development for commercial solar, battery storage (BESS), and EV infrastructure across rooftop, carport, and ground-mount applications, optimizing system performance and constructability.

 * Advanced Electrical & Code Analysis: Perform electrical engineering evaluations including line-side vs. load-side taps, transformer sizing, overcurrent protection (OCPD), voltage drop calculations, and short-circuit fault current analysis in compliance with NEC 70 and local AHJ standards.
 * Multi-Scope Estimating & Value Engineering: Master estimating platforms to build comprehensive project estimates. Solicit and evaluate competitive vendor quotes for modules, inverters, racking, energy storage, and electrical infrastructure equipment.
 * Field Page-Turns & Preconstruction Integration: Lead Design Review Page-Turn Meetings and Pre-Mobilization Meetings with Construction Managers and Field Project Engineers, ensuring a seamless transition from estimating to field execution.
 * SOP Refinement & Mentorship: Maintain and update internal SOP workflows, estimating databases, and layout software templates while providing day-to-day technical guidance to entry-level applications engineers.