Solar Project Engineer — PV Layout & AutoCAD

OneEnergy Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Medical coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking an Associate, Project Engineer to join our growing solar development team in the United States. You will contribute to utility-scale PV plant designs, coordinate with land development, and help translate site data into viable layouts.

The role requires hands-on AutoCAD drafting, PVsyst knowledge, and the ability to interpret mapping data. You will collaborate with engineers across development and contribute to a fast-paced project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related engineering or technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in professional engineering or construction environments.
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Fundamental knowledge of PVsyst.
• Ability to interpret USGS, FEMA or topographic maps.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time.

Responsibilities

• Implement drawing plot templates and generate shape files to maintain PV system design standards.
• Execute PV Layouts in AutoCAD for development-phase projects.
• Utilize GIS AutoCAD plugin and AutoCAD Civil 3D surface files to identify buildable terrain.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure consistency in preliminary PV layouts.
• Modify plans as site constraints evolve during development.
• Review early-stage designs with civil engineers.
• Prepare PVsyst energy production reports aligned with design assumptions.
• Participate in interconnection study reviews and incorporate utility feedback.
• Develop specialty knowledge to support the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering/technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PVsyst

GIS

Job description

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking an Associate, Project Engineer to join our growing solar development team in the United States. You will contribute to utility-scale PV plant designs, coordinate with land development, and help translate site data into viable layouts.

The role requires hands-on AutoCAD drafting, PVsyst knowledge, and the ability to interpret mapping data. You will collaborate with engineers across development and contribute to a fast-paced project pipeline.