Electrical CAD Operator - Solar
Kimley-Horn - Orange, CA
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Kimley-Horn is looking for an Electrical CAD Operator to join our Electrical/Renewable Energy team in Orange, CA!This individual will primarily be responsible for: designing and producing sets of plans for electrical systems including solar, battery storage, electric vehical charging and building electricalParticipate on project teams in an active production roleParticipate in project meetings internally and externally with clientsPreparation of project specificationsPreparation of electrical construction cost estimatesDaily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplinesCoordination and verification of as-built drawingsPerform quality work that promotes client retentionResponsible for the development of reports and design documents, including solar photovoltaic electrical site plans, equipment selection, photovoltaic module string sizing calculations, ampacity calculations and wire sizingHigh school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)3+ years of design experience in Electrical Engineering specifically in any of the following: Solar PV design, Battery Energy Storage, or Energy ModelingAdvanced knowledge and proficiency in AutoCADUnderstanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, energy codesPrevious experience with solar production modeling is a plusPrevious experience with electrical solar photovoltaic design or battery storage is a plusPassion for renewablesBuilding Information Modeling (BIM - Autodesk Revit) experience is a plusElectrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experienceSuperior verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to work independently or in a team environment effectivelyThe ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environmentDetail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starterStrong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learnAbility to work independently and with a teamSalary Range:$65,000 - $85,000At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Created: 2024-09-07