Electrical Graduate Engineer, BESS

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. transforms the energy grid, designs resilient infrastructure, and develops communities that flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience, we stand at the forefront of the industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our culture values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth, fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality to achieve superior outcomes.

About the role

As an Electrical Graduate Engineer in our Renewables Division, you will support construction document production for commercial and utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. You will coordinate with design team disciplines, including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors, and utilize AutoCAD to create detailed construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction document production support for commercial and utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Coordinate with design team disciplines, including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
• Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents, including site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related field.
• Approximately 2–5 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC.
• Experience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts.
• Working knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar software for modeling electrical power systems and performing load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies.
• NABCEP Certification.
• Wind AC collection design experience.
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, fuel cells, flywheel, or capacitor).
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software.
• Experience with Helios 3D or SunDAT.
• Experience with Homer Pro.

Pay

$70,000–$80,000 per year.