Solar Electrical Design Technician (AutoCAD)

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

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team in Minneapolis, MN.

The role focuses on designing elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. The candidate will produce site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, and equipment/wire schedules, collaborating with civil, geotechnical, and survey teams while adhering to CAD standards.

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 communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Construction document production support for commercial and utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil, geotechnical, and surveyors.
• Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs; site layouts, wire/cable routing, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and input from senior designers/engineers.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood CAD standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Reading drawings

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ETAP

SKM

CYME

PVsyst

Helioscope

Homer Pro

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team in Minneapolis, MN.

The role focuses on designing elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. The candidate will produce site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, and equipment/wire schedules, collaborating with civil, geotechnical, and survey teams while adhering to CAD standards.