Solar Electrical Design Technician

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team. You will design elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD, and create construction documents and quantity takeoffs.

This role collaborates with civil, geotechnical, and survey teams, develops site layouts and wiring schedules, and maintains Westwood CAD standards while delivering multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degree.
• Approximately 1–4 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• 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; include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Education

Associates Degree or technical certificate in Electrical Design/Solar Design/Engineering Drafting

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

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ETAP/SKM/CYME

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team. You will design elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD, and create construction documents and quantity takeoffs.

This role collaborates with civil, geotechnical, and survey teams, develops site layouts and wiring schedules, and maintains Westwood CAD standards while delivering multiple projects under tight deadlines.