Electrical Graduate Engineer, Solar

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Graduate Engineer to join the Renewables Division in Minnesota.

You will support the production of construction documents for solar, wind, and energy storage projects, coordinating with civil, geotechnical, and survey teams to ensure accurate layouts and schedules. You will use AutoCAD to create drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and maintain CAD standards while applying basic electrical design concepts and NEC/NESC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Drafting or related field.
• 0-4 years experience in electrical power/distribution drafting or design (preferred).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Support construction document production for solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, and survey disciplines.
• Create wiring/cable schedules and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Maintain Westwood CAD standards and design procedures.
• Prepare site layouts and electrical details in construction docs.

Skills

Electrical design concepts

NEC/NESC knowledge

Read construction drawings

Microsoft Windows/Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Self-motivated under deadlines

Education

Associate Degree/Technical Certificate in Electrical Design or related

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

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)

ArcGIS (preferred)

ETAP/SKM/CYME/other power systems tools (preferred)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Job Type

Full-time

Electrical Graduate Engineer

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.

Salary Description

$75,000 - $85,000