Electrical CAD Operator - Solar

Overview:


Kimley-Horn is looking for an Electrical CAD Operator to join our Electrical/Renewable Energy team in Orange, CA!





Responsibilities:


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 electrical





Participate on project teams in an active production role





Participate in project meetings internally and externally with clients





Preparation of project specifications





Preparation of electrical construction cost estimates





Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines





Coordination and verification of as-built drawings





Perform quality work that promotes client retention





Responsible 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 sizing





Qualifications:


High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree )





3+ years of design experience in Electrical Engineering specifically in any of the following: Solar PV design, Battery Energy Storage, or Energy Modeling





Advanced knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD





Understanding of the Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, energy codes





Previous experience with solar production modeling is a plus





Previous experience with electrical solar photovoltaic design or battery storage is a plus





Passion for renewables





Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus





Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience





Superior verbal and written communication skills





The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively





The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment





Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter





Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn





Ability to work independently and with a team





 





Salary Range: 





$65,000 - $85,000





Why Kimley-Horn?:


At 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!