Electrical Design TechnicianJob Locations

　　US-CO-WestminsterID

　　2024-5373

　　CategoryElectrical Engineering

　　Position TypeRegular

　　DivisionRenewablesOverview

　　Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking an Electrical DesignTechnican to join our renewables team. This position will be responsible fordesigning elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily usingAutoCAD. You'll be utilizing AutoCAD to create construction documents andperform quantity takeoffs. Including site layouts, wire/cable routingplans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Construction document production support for commercial and utility scalesolar, wind, and energy storage projects.Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers,geotechnical engineers, and surveyorsUtilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantitytakeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cablerouting plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from seniordesigners/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 electricalpower/distribution systemsWorking knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specificationsProficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office productsProfessional appearance with excellent written and verbal communicationsskillsMust 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 undertight 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 tomodel electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit,voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordinationstudies 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 modelingsoftwareExperience 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 andhas since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is afull-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serveswind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential andcommercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projectsfrom 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 alsoawarded 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 recognitionfor its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.