What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar PV Senior Electrical Designer position at CPL?
Why This Role Matters:
You'll help drive the transition to clean energy by designing and delivering innovative solar PV and electrical solutions for a diverse range of projects. You'll apply your technical expertise to develop high-performance renewable energy systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and guide projects from concept through construction. If you're passionate about sustainable infrastructure and want to make a measurable impact on energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work that powers a more resilient future.
What You'll Do:
Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30 Hours/Week
We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.
CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.
You'll help drive the transition to clean energy by designing and delivering innovative solar PV and electrical solutions for a diverse range of projects. You'll apply your technical expertise to develop high-performance renewable energy systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and guide projects from concept through construction. If you're passionate about sustainable infrastructure and want to make a measurable impact on energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work that powers a more resilient future.
What You'll Do:
- Design and coordinate commercial, institutional, and utility-scale solar PV and electrical systems, from feasibility through construction documentation.
- Develop and manage Revit and AutoCAD models, electrical layouts, system calculations, and interdisciplinary coordination to support successful project delivery.
- Partner with clients, utilities, contractors, and internal teams to navigate permitting, interconnection requirements, and construction support.
- Associate's degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred) and minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, building systems design, or solar PV design.
- Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design principles, including power distribution, solar PV systems, and applicable codes and standards.
- Proven ability to lead technical coordination, solve complex design challenges, and deliver high-quality renewable energy projects in a collaborative environment.
Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30 Hours/Week
- Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
- FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO Sick Time 8 Holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
- Licensure Assistance
- Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
- Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt
We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.
- Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.\
- Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
- Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
- Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
- Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
- Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.
CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.