Project Design & Solar Takeoff Engineer Job at Create Energy, Portland, TN

  • Create Energy
  • Portland, TN

Job Description

Position: Project Design Engineer

Location: Portland, TN

Website: Create.Energy

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About Create Energy: Create is redefining the future of energy with bold, innovative solutions that empower IPPs, developers, utilities, communities, and businesses to achieve true energy independence and resiliency. From advanced solar and battery storage to cutting-edge EV charging systems, Create delivers high-performance technology designed to disrupt the status quo and accelerate the energy transition.

At the heart of this approach is OnTrack—a complete, one-stop-shop solution that allows customers to purchase everything they need directly from Create. By streamlining design, procurement, and installation, OnTrack eliminates unnecessary complexity and delivers a fully integrated path from panel to power. With OnTrack, customers gain simplicity, reliability, and cost savings in a single package—backed by Create’s engineering expertise and long-term support.

Headquartered in Portland, TN, and founded by visionary CEO and President Dean Solon, Create combines technical excellence with a fearless approach to problem-solving—pushing past conventional limits to design systems that are simpler, safer, and more resilient. Every solution is built with the customer in mind: easy to deploy, dependable in performance, and crafted to unlock lasting value.

Position/Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Design Engineer to join our solar engineering team. This role is pivotal in supporting the design and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by producing accurate layouts, performing material takeoffs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop detailed solar PV system layouts using CAD and solar design software (e.g., Helioscope, Aurora Solar, AutoCAD).

Perform comprehensive material takeoffs for commercial, and utility-scale projects.

Interpret site plans, architectural drawings, and electrical schematics to create optimized solar designs.

Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering and product teams to ensure designs meet client requirements and code compliance.

Conduct shading analysis, energy production estimates, and system sizing.

Maintain design documentation and update project files throughout the lifecycle.

Assist in permitting and interconnection documentation preparation.

Stay current with industry standards, building codes, and PV, EV, and BESS technologies.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy tech

A culture of bold ideas, fast execution, and zero bureaucracy

Job Tags

Full time

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