CAD Operator

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

Salary Range

$60,000 – $80,000

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!