Electrical Design Technician

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Minnetonka, MN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join its renewables team in the Minneapolis, Minnesota office. The position supports the design of utility-scale solar energy systems and produces construction documents, primarily using AutoCAD. Work includes site layouts, wire and cable routing plans, one-line diagrams, details, and equipment and wire schedules, as well as quantity takeoffs. The role also supports commercial and utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects and coordinates with civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, and other design team members.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical school certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or a related field.
• Approximately 1–4 years of experience in drafting or design of electrical power or distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of and ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Professional appearance and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to be a supportive team member and work collaboratively.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar software used to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
• NABCEP Certification.
• Wind AC collection design experience.
• Experience with energy storage systems, such as battery, fuel cell, flywheel, or capacitor systems.
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software.
• Experience with Helios 3D or SunDAT.
• Experience with Homer Pro.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree