Solar Design Technician

Payne & Dolan; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with HRA

Dental & Vision

FSA

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Profit sharing

Training program

Job summary

Walbec Group, through Payne & Dolan, is seeking a Solar Design Technician to support the design and construction of electrical and site improvement plans. The role involves adapting drawings to budget and client needs, ensuring standards, and assisting from concept to commissioning.

The position calls for a self-motivated professional with teamwork skills and a valid driver's license to operate across project sites in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or Renewable Energy Systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering standards / codes including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, UL & NESC.
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records or notes.

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.

Skills

Electrical design concepts

Team collaboration

PV systems knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or Renewable Energy Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne & Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position

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.

Payne & Dolan is seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented, problem-solver who has a desire to be part of our growing engineering design group. Responsibilities to include:

• 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

The 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 Affirmitive 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!