CAD Design Engineer - Solar & BESS

CS Energy; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves working on a variety of solar and energy storage projects, where you will develop 3D and 2D designs using AutoCAD. As part of a hybrid work environment, you will collaborate closely with engineers to create layouts and diagrams, conduct site analyses, and ensure compliance with standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for an entry-level engineer eager to grow in the renewable energy sector, contributing to impactful projects that promote sustainability and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and creativity in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a BS in Engineering or AutoCAD certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop layouts and diagrams with the engineering team.
• Conduct site analysis and manage AutoCAD drawings efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in AutoCAD

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSYST

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

CS Energy is Hiring a CAD Design Engineer. The CAD Design Engineer position will be responsible for a broad range of 3D and 2D AUTOCAD design and modelling in a variety of solar and energy storage projects. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level engineer with previous experience designing solar or energy storage systems.

This position is hybrid (4 days in the office 1 day remote) and will be based in our corporate headquarters in Edison, NJ.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary electrical, civil, structural, mechanical layouts with direction from engineering team
• Develop preliminary PV layouts with direction from client information and engineering team
• Develop single and three line diagrams under the direction of electrical engineers
• Conduct slope analysis and site shade analysis using CS Energy tools
• Work with existing CS Energy Standards and client's specifications
• Create and manage blocks, symbols, layers, xrefs and line weights to improve efficiency of AutoCAD drawings
• Update permit and construction drawings based on design changes
• Update as-built and red-line drawings
• Modify surveyor, subcontractor and vendor shop drawings for use in CS Energy drawings
• Run energy models, using PVSYST for system optimizations

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering required; Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in AutoCAD acceptable
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD
• Previous experience using PVSYST or other energy modeling software is a plus
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must
• Excellent skills in displaying attention to detail
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact and multitask with multiple project team members
• All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire
• An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

About Us

CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 2 GW of solar and 650 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline