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Electrical Designer (Solar Engineering)

NEI Electric Power Engineering
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2025
💰 $92,000/yr($66,000/yr$92,000/yr)

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Job Details

Level ExperiencedJob Location Colorado - Lakewood, COPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level Not SpecifiedSalary Range $33.00 - $46.00 HourlyTravel Percentage Minimal: 0 - 10%Job Shift DayJob Category Drafting & Design

Description

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical Designer in the Solar Engineering group, you will be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to primarily perform utility scale solar engineering design in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Performs detailed design and prepare drawings for all aspects of PV electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and BESS equipment layout and detail drawings
  • Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with very little information or direction
  • Prepare drawings for civil and structural aspects of PV design as required
  • Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including basis of designs, bill of materials, and studies as required
  • Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
  • Contributes to CAD standard development in a manner that is cognizant of both engineering and design departments
  • Consistently able to reduce complexity of projects/tasks within their discipline to get more done with less work
  • Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality
  • Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
  • Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization
  • Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
  • Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Must Have

  • Education: Degree in engineering or related field
  • Experience: 2-5+ years of engineering design or other relevant experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software
  • Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
  • Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
  • Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans
  • Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients
  • A strong written and verbal command of the English language
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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NEI Electric Power Engineering

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