Electrical Design Technician

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team. You will design elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD, and create construction documents and quantity takeoffs.

This role collaborates with civil, geotechnical, and survey teams, develops site layouts and wiring schedules, and maintains Westwood CAD standards while delivering multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; able to work collaboratively.

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; include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Education

Associates Degree or technical certificate in Electrical Design/Solar Design/Engineering Drafting

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ETAP/SKM/CYME

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team in our Minneapolis, MN office. 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. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines

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.
• NABCEP Certification
• Wind AC collection design
• 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