Electrical Graduate Engineer, Solar

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Electrical Graduate Engineer to join the Renewables Division.

You will support the preparation of construction documents for solar, wind, and energy storage projects, coordinating with civil and geotechnical teams and using AutoCAD for layouts and schedules. Ideal candidates have 0-4 years in electrical design/drafting, with NEC/NESC knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or technical certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, or related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in electrical design/drafting for power systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication; professional appearance.
• Team member with collaborative, self-motivated work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction documents for solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, and survey design teams.
• Use AutoCAD to craft site layouts, wiring, one-lines, and schedules.
• Create wiring/cable schedules using takeoffs and size inputs.
• Maintain Westwood CAD standards and project documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

NEC/NESC knowledge

Electrical design concepts

Reading construction drawings

Windows/Office proficiency

Written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Electrical Design/Solar Design/Drafting

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ETAP/SKM/CYME/other power modeling tools

PV modeling software (PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM)

Homer Pro

Helios 3D

SunDAT

Job description

Description

Electrical Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Electrical Graduate Engineer will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC.
• Experience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts.
• Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degree.
• Approximately 2 - 5 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; 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.

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar.
• 0-4 years of experience in electrical systems design.
• 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.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in 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.