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Carlos Bracamontes

Electromechanical Engineer

Summary

Solar Energy Specialist with over 5 years of experience in residential and utility-scale photovoltaic system design, battery storage integration, and renewable energy project execution. Skilled in NEC/IEEE compliant designs, AHJ permitting, interconnection planning, and large-scale solar farm optimization. Proven expertise in PVsyst modeling, energy yield assessment, LCOE optimization, and EPC contract coordination for projects ranging from 5 kW to over 100 MW. Adept at equipment specification, performance analysis, and construction oversight to deliver reliable, cost-effective energy solutions. Proficient in Aurora, Helioscope, PVsyst, AutoCAD, and MATLAB.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Energy Systems Designer

Sunrun
01.2022 - 08.2025
  • Lead the end-to-end design of residential PV and battery storage systems, ensuring NEC, IEEE, and AHJ compliance while optimizing performance and cost efficiency.
  • Coordinate directly with AHJs for permitting approvals, achieving a 15% reduction in average permit turnaround time.
  • Mentor and train new designers through structured onboarding and advanced design workshops, increasing overall team productivity by 20%.
  • Perform advanced shading analysis, string sizing, inverter/load calculations, and battery integration modeling to maximize annual energy yield.
  • Collaborate with sales and proposal teams to deliver precise pre-sale technical assessments, increasing proposal-to-installation conversion rates by 25%.
  • Standardize design templates and processes, improving drawing consistency and reducing revision cycles by 30%.
  • Integrate Tesla Powerwall, LG Chem, and Enphase battery systems into PV layouts, ensuring compliance with UL standards and optimal energy management.
  • Review, approve, and audit as-built documentation to ensure accuracy and recommend corrective measures for discrepancies.
  • Provide remote and on-site technical support during installation and commissioning, resolving design-related issues in real time.
  • Coordinate with structural and electrical engineers to ensure compliance with seismic and wind load requirements in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
  • Conduct post-installation performance analysis to verify system output and propose optimization measures.

Energy Systems Designer I

Semper Solaris
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Perform residential PV and Tesla Powerwall systems using Aurora and AutoCAD, meeting NEC, AHJ, and utility interconnection requirements.
  • Partner closely with field installation teams to address on-site challenges, achieving a 100% on-time completion rate for assigned projects.
  • Produce precise electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs) and structural layouts for AHJ review and approval.
  • Conduct detailed electrical load calculations and main panel upgrade assessments for residential interconnections.
  • Coordinate with procurement to ensure correct and timely delivery of modules, inverters, and mounting hardware per project specifications.
  • Review and validate as-built drawings for alignment with approved design documents, flagging deviations early to avoid costly rework.
  • Create comprehensive bill of materials (BOM) to streamline installation readiness and reduce material waste.
  • Develop custom PV design solutions to maximize production on complex rooftops with obstructions, varying tilt angles, or limited space.
  • Assist in the creation of training materials for new design team members, standardizing best practices in PV layout, electrical design, and permitting.
  • Manage multiple project pipelines simultaneously, prioritizing urgent designs to meet aggressive deadlines and installation targets.
  • Participate in internal design review meetings to ensure high-quality, code-compliant system plans across the team.

Project Engineer (PV and High Voltage Projects)

SAME
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversee high-voltage renewable energy projects from design through implementation.
  • Create technical drawings and layouts for solar plants and electrical systems.

Education

B.S. - Electromechanical Engineering - Optimization and Energy Saving

Technological Institute of Tijuana
01.2018

Skills

Residential & Utility-Scale PV System Design (On-Grid & Off-Grid)

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Design Softwares / Technical Skills

Aurora | Helioscope | PVsyst | AutoCAD | Salesforce | Microsoft Office | MATLAB | Python (Data Analysis) | SCADA Systems | NEC & IEEE Standards | Electrical Load Analysis | EPC Project Coordination | PV Performance Modeling | Energy Yield Assessment

Timeline

Senior Energy Systems Designer

Sunrun
01.2022 - 08.2025

Energy Systems Designer I

Semper Solaris
01.2021 - 01.2022

Project Engineer (PV and High Voltage Projects)

SAME
01.2017 - 01.2018

B.S. - Electromechanical Engineering - Optimization and Energy Saving

Technological Institute of Tijuana

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