What are the responsibilities and job description for the AutoCAD Designer/Drafter - Solar position at SOLON Corporation?
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