Remote PV Electrical Designer - Grid-Scale Power Systems

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus plan

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking an Electrical PV Designer to design solar PV/BESS power systems and deliver construction drawings from concept to permit-ready packages.

You will work with engineers and CAD staff to produce medium- and low-voltage drawings, perform sizing calculations, and coordinate with project teams. The role requires strong AutoCAD proficiency, familiarity with NEC/NESC codes, and experience with PV design tools.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the NEC and NESC as applicable to commercial and utility scale power systems design and construction.
• AutoCAD (expert proficiency).
• Microsoft Office Applications (advanced proficiency).
• Immaculate file management skills and meticulous work habits.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks assigned by Electrical, Lead or Supervising Engineers.
• Perform progressively independent design of complete construction drawings including but not limited to medium and low voltage AC, DC, grounding, and DAS wiring diagrams, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts.
• Understand, prepare, and execute supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infrastructure design including but not limited to equipment, conductor, conduit, and OCPD sizing, and voltage drop/power loss.
• Assemble design drawings and documents and provide or coordinate delivery.
• Attend meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including but not limited to reviewing equipment submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing AHJ comments.
• Follow QAQC processes through design and construction phases.

Skills

NEC/NESC

Problem solving

MS Office

AutoCAD

NEC/NESC knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Cymcap

PVsyst

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking an Electrical PV Designer to design solar PV/BESS power systems and deliver construction drawings from concept to permit-ready packages.

You will work with engineers and CAD staff to produce medium- and low-voltage drawings, perform sizing calculations, and coordinate with project teams. The role requires strong AutoCAD proficiency, familiarity with NEC/NESC codes, and experience with PV design tools.