Solar PV Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Solar PV Design Engineer
We are seeking a Solar PV Design Engineer to support the design and development of construction‑ready documentation for commercial/industrial (C&I) and utility‑scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of 5‑50MW or larger.
What you will do- Design and engineer C&I and utility‑scale solar PV systems (5‑50MW+), including electrical power system components and layouts.
- Develop system layouts, equipment specifications, and detailed one line and three line diagrams.
- Perform DC, LVAC, and MVAC cable sizing, routing, trench design, grounding design, and SCADA/communications layouts.
- Produce construction‑ready drawing packages using AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and partner engineering firms.
- Support Construction Administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and completing occasional site visits.
- Manage workload effectively across multiple active projects.
- Streamline tasks and design workflows to improve team efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 1‑4+ years of experience designing commercial and/or utility‑scale solar PV systems.
- Experience collaborating with construction, technical, and non‑technical teams.
- 1‑3+ years of hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, including layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, and file management.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification is a plus.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar CAD platforms).
- Proficiency with power system design and modeling software such as Etap, CYMCAP, WinGIS, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design tools.
Full‑time WSB employees qualify for a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, a 401(k) with matching contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part‑time employees may participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.
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