Electrical Design Technician

Westwood Professional Services; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Technician in the renewables team, where you will design utility-scale solar energy systems. This exciting role involves utilizing AutoCAD to create essential construction documents and collaborate with a talented design team. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this established firm offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will help shape the future of renewable energy. If you have a passion for sustainable design and a strong work ethic, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in drafting/design of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of electrical design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction documents for solar and wind projects.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and surveyors.

Skills

AutoCAD

Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC

Basic electrical design concepts

Microsoft Windows/Office

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ETAP

SKM

CYME

PVsyst

Helioscope

Homer Pro

Job description

Overview

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician 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 surveyors.
• Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC.
• Experience 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 degree.
• Approximately 1 - 4 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems.
• Working knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products.
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude.
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Proficiency 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.
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, fuel cells, flywheel, or capacitor).
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software.
• Experience with Helios 3D or SunDAT.
• Experience with Homer Pro.

Compensation Range

Minimum: USD $27.00/Hr.
Maximum: USD $32.00/Hr.

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 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. 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.