Electrical Designer; Solar Engineering

About the Position As a mid-level Electrical Designer in the Solar Engineering group, you will be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to primarily perform utility scale solar engineering design in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities Performs detailed design and prepare drawings for all aspects of PV electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and BESS equipment layout and detail drawings

Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with very little information or direction

Prepare drawings for civil and structural aspects of PV design as required

Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including basis of designs, bill of materials, and studies as required

Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required

Contributes to CAD standard development in a manner that is cognizant of both engineering and design departments

Consistently able to reduce complexity of projects/tasks within their discipline to get more done with less work Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality

Maintains outstanding company-client relationships

Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization

Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues

Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines

Other responsibilities as assigned

Must Have

Education:

Degree in engineering or related field

Experience:

2-5+ years of engineering design or other relevant experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software

Possesses effective written and oral communications skills

Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings

Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans

Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clientsA strong written and verbal command of the English language

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Working Conditions Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel:

Minimal: 0 – 10%
Physical

Activities:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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