Rafael Cordova
Longhorn Solar, Inc.
Spring
2
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced Photovoltaic System Designer with 12 years in residential and commercial solar energy systems. Specializes in NEC-compliant design, production modeling, and permit-ready documentation. Collaborates effectively across teams to ensure code compliance and accurate system designs. Certified NABCEP PV Installation Professional with a solid background in business management and architecture.
Work History
Photovoltaic Systems Designer
13 Years 7 Months- Designed primarily residential photovoltaic systems, with additional experience supporting commercial projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, utility requirements, and project specifications.
- Led design projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and brand standards.
- Performed photovoltaic system design calculations including string sizing, conductor sizing, conduit fill, voltage drop, overcurrent protection, inverter selection, and equipment compatibility in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Performed production modeling and system optimization by evaluating array orientation, tilt, shading, module selection, and site conditions to maximize annual energy output.
- Used Visio Software to Create Permit Packs for Installation and AHJ Permits.
- Developed permit-ready construction documents, including one-line diagrams, site plans, equipment layouts, meter loop drawings, and electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Visio, Inkscape, and related design software.
- Prepared permit packages and technical documentation to support Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) review and utility interconnection requirements.
- Provided technical support to internal departments by resolving design questions and ensuring projects met company standards and code requirements.
- Trained on NABCEP Rules and Terms.
Electrician Apprentice
1 Year 3 Months- Performed groundwork for construction projects.
- Installed PVC pipes.
- Lay out and install electrical boxes before concrete is poured.
- Hours per week: 40
Management assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Assist in Planning.
- Work Schedules.
- Arrange paperwork.
- Performed basic office duties such as payroll, employee schedule, etc.
- Developed work schedules for staff assignments.
- Organized paperwork for project documentation.
- Read blueprints for creating bids for new projects.
- Hours per Week: 40
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
- Credits Earned: 120 Semester hours
- Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: General financial and manager accounting, principles of finance, general marketing, etc.
- Ethics, Human Resources, Organization Behavior, Organization assessment, Negotiation, Professional Writing, etc.
Associate's Degree - Architecture
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: principles of design, general education
Skills
PV systems design
Product certification
Electrical diagrams
Permit development
NABCEP Certified Installer. Certification #: PV-121920-015134
Solar product certification
Microsoft Office proficiency
Office procedures
Team collaboration
Bilingual.
Accomplishments
Completed a template for permit plan sets that can be done in-house that led to not only saving the company in outsourcing expenses, but it also allowed for the plan sets to be revised and modified in a matter of minutes, rather than waiting for an external company to complete modifications.
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) - Member
Certification
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP)
Certification #: PV-121920-015134 - ENPHASE Storage Design Certification
- TESLA Solar PV Certified Installer
- OSHA 10
Languages
Spanish Spoken: Advanced Written: Advanced Read: Advanced
English Spoken: Advanced Written: Advanced Read: Advanced
Timeline
Photovoltaic Systems Designer
Longhorn Solar, Inc.
01.2013 - CurrentRead More
Electrician Apprentice
Power Design
09.2011 - 12.2012Read More
Management assistant
Commercial Concrete Contractors
09.2010 - 10.2011Read More
Hillsborough Community College
Associate's Degree from Architecture
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University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree from Business Management
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