Solar Permit CAD Drafter — Precise, Code-Compliant Plans

Pacificsky Solar LLC

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pacificsky Solar LLC is seeking a Solar Plan Drafter to prepare accurate, code-compliant solar plan sets for residential and commercial projects, enabling permitting and installation in the Los Angeles area.

The ideal candidate will draft site plans, roof layouts, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings with AutoCAD and Aurora Solar. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and permit coordinators, ensuring NEC compliance and timely delivery of quality plans.

Qualifications

  • Experience drafting residential or commercial solar PV systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
  • Understanding of NEC requirements and solar permitting processes.
  • Ability to read architectural and structural plans.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and time management abilities.
  • Experience with Aurora Solar, or similar solar design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Create complete solar permit plan sets using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
  • Produce site plans, roof layouts, single-line diagrams, and electrical drawings.
  • Ensure plans comply with local building, electrical, and fire codes.
  • Review project information, satellite imagery, and customer documents to develop accurate designs.
  • Coordinate revisions based on engineering feedback and AHJ requirements.
  • Maintain organized project documentation and meet production deadlines.
  • Collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Attention to detail
Time management
Communication
Organizational skills
Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD
Aurora Solar

Job description

Pacificsky Solar LLC is seeking a Solar Plan Drafter to prepare accurate, code-compliant solar plan sets for residential and commercial projects, enabling permitting and installation in the Los Angeles area.

The ideal candidate will draft site plans, roof layouts, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings with AutoCAD and Aurora Solar. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and permit coordinators, ensuring NEC compliance and timely delivery of quality plans.

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