Designer/Drafter for Renewable Energy Projects

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Designer/Drafter – Engineering Technician to join our Renewables Division. You will prepare design drawings, plan sets, exhibits, and technical documents for wind, solar, battery energy storage, and other renewable energy infrastructure.

You will work closely with engineers and project teams to develop high-quality deliverables, manage drawing files, and support site design, grading, and utility systems in a fast-paced renewables environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience as a CAD Technician, Designer/Drafter, or equivalent role.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and civil design software applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, plan sets, exhibits, and technical documents.
• Transfer information from markups and digital files into final drawings and plan sets.
• Develop and revise drawings to support renewable energy site design, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Visualize and illustrate concepts and designs in 2D/3D formats.
• Coordinate with engineers and other technical staff to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Organize drawing files, sheet sets, and project documentation.
• Assist in construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

File management

Civil construction plans

Civil engineering principles

Construction quantity takeoffs

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in drafting/design technology/engineering technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil design software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Designer/Drafter – Engineering Technician to join our Renewables Division. You will prepare design drawings, plan sets, exhibits, and technical documents for wind, solar, battery energy storage, and other renewable energy infrastructure.

You will work closely with engineers and project teams to develop high-quality deliverables, manage drawing files, and support site design, grading, and utility systems in a fast-paced renewables environment.