**Position Title:** Electrical PV Designer **Reports to:** $81,000-$120,000 **Position Summary:** Engineer Level 3: An independent designer with functional knowledge and experience in designing small- and large-scale solar PV/BESS power systems ranging from 1 to 500+ MW interconnected at low- to medium-voltage levels. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Receives instructions on specific assignments, complex features, and possible solutions. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems. Work is reviewed for correctness and application of the QAQC Process and professional judgment. **Supervisory Responsibilities:** + May supervise or coordinate the work of other Designers and CAD drafters **Essential Job Functions:** + Perform design tasks assigned by Electrical, Lead or Supervising Engineers + Perform progressively independent design of complete construction drawings including but not limited to medium and low voltage AC, DC, grounding, and DAS wiring diagrams, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts + Understand, prepare, and execute supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infra-structure design including but not limited to equipment, conductor, conduit, and OCPD sizing, and voltage drop/power loss + Assemble design drawings and documents and provide or coordinate delivery + Attend meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including but not limited to reviewing equipment submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing AHJ comments + Follow QAQC processes through design and construction phases **Other Functions:** + Attend site visits as needed + Increased interaction with Project Managers, external design teams and information management + Maintain professional and technical development goals to acquire PE certification + Provide mentorship to less experienced designers **Other Responsibilities:** + Perform job functions at both detailed design and preliminary proposal levels + Implement the engineering department's design and CAD workflows among team + Interact and coordinate with CEI's inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda + Apply complete conformance of State, NEC and NESC codes to documents + Coordinate with CAD Manager for project support + Provide conformance to the standards and processes outlined by the CAD Manager **Minimum Requirements:** + Electrical Engineering or similar Bachelor of Science degree + 2-3 years working for an electrical design firm or design build electrical contractor + Engineer-in-Training Certification (EIT) + Solar electrical systems background + Understanding of the NEC and NESC as applicable to commercial and utility scale power systems design and construction + AutoCAD (expert proficiency) + Microsoft Office Applications (advanced proficiency) + ETAP or equivalent power system analysis software (desired) + Cymcap (desired) + PVsyst (desired) + Immaculate file management skills + Possess meticulous work habits including close attention to detail, superior organizational skills, ability to effectively communicate and present technical information verbally and in writing via Microsoft Office applications (mainly Excel and Word) + Excellent time management and people skills + Strong problem-solving skills **Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.** **About Cupertino Electric, Inc.** **Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI)** is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and has provided expert engineering and construction services for a constantly evolving world for 60 years. Its Renewables Division designs, constructs and manages innovative solar and alternative energy solutions. For more information, visit www.cei.com . Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.