Electrical Graduate Engineer, Solar

Westwood Professional Services • Westminster, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Graduate Engineer will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Westwood's purpose is to create a better world for people through their work, transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, Westwood stands at the forefront of its industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets it serves. The company's approach revolves around people, committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Westwood values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth, fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality. They customize technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet clients where they are and help them realize their vision. Westwood is a partner in its clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to Westwood's identity, guiding every decision. The firm is deeply invested in the communities it serves, enriching lives through projects and giving-back initiatives, engaging others within the industry, and creating a lasting impact on communities around the world. Success is reflected in the lives positively impacted by their work.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC.
• Experience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts.
• Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degree.
• Approximately 2 - 5 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems.
• Working knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products.
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong work ethic along with a positive attitude.
• Be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar software package 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 with energy storage systems (battery, fuel cells, flywheel, or capacitor).
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software.
• Experience with Helios 3D or SunDAT.
• Experience with Homer Pro.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

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