Solar Design Technician

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Medical Plan

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Profit sharing

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction company in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Solar Design Technician. This role involves creating and modifying electrical designs using AutoCAD, enforcing drafting standards, and supporting construction tasks from concept to commissioning. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in engineering technology or Renewable Energy Systems, a valid Driver's License, and be reliable team players. The position offers competitive benefits including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Experience with electrical components such as PV modules and inverters.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify electrical and site improvement drawings using AutoCAD.
• Enforce project-specific drafting standards.
• Support tasks from concept to commissioning phase.
• Perform site reviews and construction site visits.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology or Renewable Energy Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

The Solar Design Technician will work with a project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical and site improvement plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify electrical and site improvement drawings using AutoCAD
• Enforce project-specific drafting standards
• Support construction administration tasks from concept to commissioning phase
• Perform site reviews and construction site visits
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Must be a reliable, efficient self-starter with initiative and a sense of responsibility
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or Renewable Energy Systems
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Functional understanding of electrical components such as PV modules, inverters, transformers, surge arresters, and circuit breakers.
• Knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, and procedures
• Familiarity with electrical engineering standards / codes including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, UL & NESC
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records or notes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affi­cative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!