AutoCAD Designer/Drafter - Solar

Job Description

SOLON Corporation, a leader in commercial and utility scale solar PV design and construction in the southwest United States, is seeking a professional drafter/designer to prepare site layouts and electrical designs using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and Excel-based electrical design software. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled designer seeking to work in a professional and successful environment in the solar industry.

Location: Tucson or Phoenix, AZ. Fully remote work position available to properly qualified candidate.

Responsibilities:

· Use AutoCAD and other design software to produce complete PV system electrical designs, utility interconnection drawings, lighting designs, site layout drawings, zoning permit packages, and other deliverables.

· Coordinate with outside design consultants for structural and racking designs, including review of design drawings and calculations.

· Coordinate with AHJ’s, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and other entities to understand design and permitting requirements for projects.

· Assist with compiling and submitting building and zoning permit packages.

· Assist in the compilation of bills of material, customer operation and maintenance manuals, and other documentation to assist field construction teams.

· Enter and maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards.

· Perform other design-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential or commercial PV design.

· Proficiency with AutoCAD version 2016 or later.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including the use of Excel macro functionality.

· Working knowledge of NEC, with a thorough understanding of Article 690.

· Understanding of PV design principles and associated electrical design calculations.

· Knowledge of various local and national building codes.

· Experience coordinating utility and AHJ permitting processes and systems.

· Able to prepare drawings in a neat, consistent, expedient and standard format with a level of attention to detail.

· Able to work with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

· Effective communicator able to work in a team environment.

· High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Please submit resume and salary requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• photovoltaic design: 2 years (Preferred)
• AutoCad: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel Macro Functionality: 3 years (Preferred)
• Electrical design calculations: 3 years (Preferred)
• NEC application: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English proficiently (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• Yes

Work Location: Multiple Locations