Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technican to join our renewables team. This position will be responsible for designing elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD. You'll be utilizing AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Including site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyorsUtilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineersMaintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards Required Skills Proficiency in AutoCADKnowledge of NEC and/or NESCExperience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts Required Experience Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degreeApproximately 1 - 4 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systemsWorking knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specificationsProficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office productsProfessional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skillsMust have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitudeMust be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment.Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines Preferred Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar.Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3DExperience with ArcGISProficiency with ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar software package used to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.NABCEP CertificationWind AC collection designExperience with energy storage systems (battery, fuel cells, flywheel, or capacitor)Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling softwareExperience with Helios 3D or SunDATExperience with Homer Pro Compensation Range Minimum USD $50,000.00/Yr. Compensation Range Maximum USD $70,000.00/Yr. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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