Solar Electrical Engineering Manager - Lead PV Design

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Plano, TX seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager - Solar to lead design teams for PV systems and serve as Engineer of Record where required. You will coordinate with clients, utilities, and AHJs to ensure timely, budget-conscious project delivery.

The role demands leadership, NEC/NESC expertise, and PV power systems experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD and power-system modeling tools is expected, along with strong communication and proposal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be SME for electrical infrastructure design of PV/Hybrid projects.
• Extensive NEC/NESC knowledge and application to renewables.
• Proficient in power system modeling software.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Electrical PE license or able to be licensed in multiple states.
• 8–12 years’ experience in PV solar design and electrical systems.
• Able to read and create construction drawings and specs.
• 3+ years leading discipline-specific design on multi-discipline projects.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with technical proposals, project portfolios, and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design teams for BoP on solar/hybrid projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record where required and Designee for Westwood COA.
• Address client/owner concerns and drive QA/QC documentation.
• Coordinate workload across offices and services to balance delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date equipment knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with civil, geotechnical, structural teams and surveyors.
• Lead development of new/updated proprietary electrical tools.
• Support staffing needs and leadership across the division.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, and AHJs for project approvals.

Skills

PV design expert

NEC/NESC knowledge

Power system modeling

Electrical engineering degree

PE license

PV solar experience

Reading construction drawings

Leadership experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Workload balancing

AutoCAD basic

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

NABCEP Certification

Tools

ETAP

DiGSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

SKM

CYME

AutoCAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Plano, TX seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager - Solar to lead design teams for PV systems and serve as Engineer of Record where required. You will coordinate with clients, utilities, and AHJs to ensure timely, budget-conscious project delivery.

The role demands leadership, NEC/NESC expertise, and PV power systems experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD and power-system modeling tools is expected, along with strong communication and proposal skills.