Solar PV Electrical Engineer — Design, CAD & Optimization

ANS; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Professional development assistance

Bonus opportunities

Supportive, growth-oriented team

Job summary

ANS is seeking a skilled engineer to design PV layouts, perform electrical blocking, and produce detailed construction plans using AutoCAD. The role emphasizes accuracy, code compliance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on solar projects.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience and a background in electrical, civil, or structural design. You will utilize PV case, PV Farm, SAM, and PVsyst, while mentoring junior staff to uphold design standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in CAD, Survey, Construction, or Engineering or B.S. in Engineering, Technology or Construction related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering design or related roles.
• Ability to lead design projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain design standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• The role requires strong technical skills in electrical, civil and structural principles with a focus on accuracy, compliance with codes and utilizing equipment specs.
• Focus of role will be utilizing software (PV case, PV Farm, SAM, PVsyst) for designing, optimizing, and creating detailed technical plans for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Create PV layouts with to support the electrical design of the project in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Perform electrical “blocking” and MV routing for PV design
• Assist with generation of single line diagrams
• Evaluating design alternatives to solve constructability, code, and site challenges.
• Utilize AutoCAD to produce engineered construction plans and sheet set ups, including plan views, sections, elevations, and details

Skills

PV design software

AutoCAD

PV systems

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

3+ years experience

Education

Associate or BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

PV case

PV Farm

SAM

PVsyst

Job description

ANS is seeking a skilled engineer to design PV layouts, perform electrical blocking, and produce detailed construction plans using AutoCAD. The role emphasizes accuracy, code compliance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on solar projects.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience and a background in electrical, civil, or structural design. You will utilize PV case, PV Farm, SAM, and PVsyst, while mentoring junior staff to uphold design standards.