Solar Project Management & Permitting Specialist | U.S. & Canadian Solar Industry Expert
I help solar companies, EPCs, and installers streamline their operations by managing solar permitting, interconnection, and full cycle project management remotely across the U.S. and Canada. With 6+ years of proven experience and over 200 solar projects successfully completed, I bring technical expertise and hands on industry knowledge to ensure projects move smoothly from concept to PTO.
๐ง What I Offer:
1) Project Management (Residential & Commercial PV Systems) end-to-end oversight for solar projects.
2) Permitting & Interconnection โ AHJ, HOA, utility approvals, and net metering applications.
3) Licensing Support โ experience handling contractor licenses in 40+ U.S. states.
4) Solar Design & Modeling โ Proficiency in HelioScope, Aurora, and PV Sol for accurate layouts and performance simulations.
5) Utility & City Coordination โ ensuring fast approvals and minimizing delays.
6) Battery Storage & Enphase Systems โ layouts, commissioning, and client training.
7) Loan & Client Management โ guiding clients through financing and ensuring smooth project closeouts.
โ Why Clients Hire Me:
Efficiency in tasks completion in Least rates.
Reduced permitting timelines and bottlenecks for solar firms.
Improved project completion rates and client satisfaction.
Strong technical expertise combined with professional communication.
Remote support across all U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
If youโre looking for a reliable project partner to manage backend operations, permitting, or system design, Iโm here to help you scale efficiently.
Solar Energy
Solar Design
Solar Energy Simulation
Electrical Layout Design
PV System Design
Energy Storage
Bill of Materials
Project Management
Engr Sajjad U.
Lahore, Pakistan
$15/hr
4.6
346 jobs
๐ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐-๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ (๐๐จ_) ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ด+ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฉ, ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ (๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ), ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ (๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ & ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐). I specialize in designing, modeling, and implementing on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid solar projects for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ:
๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป & ๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โ 2D/3D layouts, shading analysis, energy yield, ROI, and payback calculations using PVSyst, Helioscope, Aurora, OpenSolar, AutoCAD, SketchUp and manymore.
๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ & ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โ sizing, hybrid systems, microgrids, and EV charging stations.
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ปโ permit-ready designs, SLDs, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and compliance with IEEE, IEC, NEC, NFPA, AS/NZ codes.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ โ on-site troubleshooting, cost estimation, proposal preparation, and end-to-end project management (kW โ MW).
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ-๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ & ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐-๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ โ lead generation, energy yield assessment, feasibility studies, and client consultation throughout the project.
I combine ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ, ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ to deliver ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ + ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐. Letโs discuss how I can help your project succeed.
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Solar Energy
Battery Sizing
Electrical Engineering
PVSyst
Solar Design
Solar Energy Simulation
Solar Farm Design
Autodesk AutoCAD
Electrical Drawing
Power Systems Engineering
Project Management
Helioscope
Energy Simulation
Energy Storage
Energy Engineering
Hani R.
Lahore, Pakistan
$10/hr
4.3
15 jobs
I'm Hani Razo, an accomplished Energy Engineer who is highly committed to promoting renewable energy and environmental sustainability
I can do
Client Communication ( Direct Call or Text or Email)
Site inspection Scheduling
Site inspection Report creation
Acknowledgment (HOA permission is required or not and can apply for that)
Designs ( Engineering Plans, OpenSolar, Aurora, Heliscope etc.)
HOA Approval
Permitting
Interconnection (Utility)
BOM Creation
Procurement and Shipping
Install Schedule
Managing Installations
Monitoring and Commissioning
Scheduling Final inspection
Get PTO's
Handling Fianancing Companies
Lightreach ( Can upload the Installation and PTO Packages approval)
Goodleap
Moasic etc
๐นProfessional Journey ๐น
As a Project Manager and Procurement Manager at a reputed USA-based solar company, I've had the privilege of overseeing end-to-end management of solar projects, utilizing a variety of cutting-edge technologies, including Enphase, SolarEdge, Generac PWRcell system, Ground mount, iron ridge racking, Unirac racking etc. From site inspections and design to interconnections and permits, I've been at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, working with a wide variety of solar technologies to maximize efficiency and reliability.
I handle all aspects of project management, from the initial welcome emails and site inspections to designs, interconnections, permits, scheduling, and client communication. As a Project Manager, I have developed excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. I am proficient in various online tools such as Smart Sheets, Ring Central for calling, Google Sheets, and more, allowing me to streamline project operations and ensure seamless communication with stakeholders.
In addition to my work in the renewable energy sector and project management, I've gained valuable exposure to shipping and logistics through collaborations with industry giants like FedEx, SEFL (Southeastern Freight Lines), UPS, USPS, ABF, Old Dominion, Roadrunners, Forward Air, and more. This experience has broadened my perspective on supply chain dynamics and further fueled my commitment to sustainable practices in all aspects of the energy sector.
๐น Academic Excellence ๐น
My educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems Engineering, where I focused on the very detailed dynamics of solar energy systems. I'm continually expanding my knowledge to stay at the forefront of the renewable energy field and explore emerging technologies that can revolutionize the way we harness the power of the sun.
๐น What Drives Me ๐น
I'm fueled by a passion for leveraging technology and innovation to drive sustainable change. The pressing global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation require swift and decisive action, and I'm dedicated to being part of the solution by harnessing the potential of diverse solar technologies, including Enphase, SolarEdge, and the Generac PWRcell.
Solar Energy
Electrical Engineering
Solar Design
Project Management
Autodesk AutoCAD
Helioscope
CRM Software
Energy Engineering
Procurement
Purchasing Management
Aurora Solar
Solar Design Software
Energy & Utilities
Sustainable Energy
Energy Storage
PV System Design
Data Entry
Microsoft Office
Furqan S.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
4.9
9 jobs
When energy projects move from concept to financing, the simulation models either support a $50M investment decision or create expensive delays during due diligence. I build the models that do not create delays.
I am a Power Systems Analyst and Energy Storage Specialist with deep expertise in grid-scale storage feasibility, wind energy yield assessment, and hybrid renewable integration. My deliverables are built to survive scrutiny from investors, lenders, and grid operators.
WHAT I DELIVER
โ Bankable energy yield reports (P50/P90) and LCOS/LCOE models for solar, wind, and storage projects
โ Grid stability and compliance studies: load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination (ETAP)
โ Wind farm AEP and wake analysis (QBlade, PyWake)
โ Techno-economic feasibility for novel storage systems, including gravity and kinetic storage
โ Renewable hybrid system optimization and control modeling (MATLAB/Simulink)
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
โ Designed and modeled a 50 MW wind-integrated Underground Gravity Energy Storage system (50 MWh/day). Delivered investment-grade outputs: LCOS PKR 16.09/kWh, NPV PKR 1,022M, IRR 23%.
โ QA engineering on PowerChina's 200 MW wind project in Oman (EPC by Huadong Engineering, JV between OQ Alternative Energy and TotalEnergies).
โ Currently engaged as renewable energy systems consultant for an APAC infrastructure startup.
SOFTWARE STACK
ETAP ยท PVSyst ยท QBlade ยท PyWake ยท MATLAB/Simulink ยท Python . and many more.
Solar Energy
Battery Sizing
Solar Design
Solar Energy Simulation
Energy Simulation
Sustainable Design
Sustainable Energy
Energy Storage
Energy Optimization
Energy Engineering
Energy Management
Energy Modeling Software
Energy
Equipment Sizing
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.
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