Solar PV Senior Electrical Designer
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- 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
- 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.
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement.
- Licensure Assistance.
- Tuition Assistance (eligible for continuing education assistance).
- Student Loan Assistance Program: up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total).
Pay
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $45 and $55. This range is a good‑faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law and reflects compensation for a successful New York applicant performing the role in New York. Similar positions located outside of New York may have different compensation. Actual pay rates may vary based on operational needs, education, qualifications, experience, work location, and other lawful considerations. Pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Company Culture
We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Our values include:
- Collaboration: Working with others toward the best solution, emphasizing collective wisdom.
- Family: Celebrating successes, caring about well‑being, and recognizing families as extensions of the CPL family.
- Fun: Maintaining a light‑hearted atmosphere that boosts productivity.
- Inspiration: Contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success.
- Integrity: Doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow‑through on commitments.
- Ingenuity: Seeking new opportunities and identifying practical, unexpected solutions.