Written Test to see your background on residential solar design. Concepts include: Ohm's Law, orientation of sun over a residential roof, labeling structural beams, etc. Afterwards, I toured the facility to grasp some of the cultural values on hard work ethic and teamwork on complex projects. Pros: Friendly and laid-back environment. The manager who interviewed with me at their office in Irvine, CA was very personable and easy to talk to. Cons: Slow feedback from recruiter. Currently, waiting to hear where in Denver, CO that the designer office has been established at. Recruiter takes awhile to respond to emails/calls.

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