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Willdan Group

Solar Engineer

Willdan Group, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458

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Overview Alternative Power Generation (APG), a Willdan Company, is seeking a Construction Manager. APG is a national full- service design-build engineering, construction, and energy services company (ESCO).

We are currently looking for a motivated Solar Engineer to join our growing Engineering and Design team of highly specialized professionals. As part of the design team, you will support a variety of design efforts on substation, solar, microgrid and transmission and distribution projects for APG. The individual we are seeking should be highly skilled, articulate, motivated, self-managed, and a quick learner who can become part of the team. APG offers an excellent supportive and collaborative work environment and offers a competitive salary and superior benefits package in the industry.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in and conduct many phases of electrical systems design for photovoltaic projects, including, but not limited to: site investigations; CAD production; design and contract documents; basic specifications; and the construction administration process.

Responsibleforthosedesigntasksassigned,andforqualityofworkindevelopingfinal construction documents from established concept designs or Design Development drawings.

Heavyproductionload.

Abilitytoindependentlycompletethefollowingengineeringtaskswithminimal guidance:

DesigndraftingofelectricalconstructiondocumentsusingAutoCAD

Electricaldistributiondesignandsinglelinepreparation

Solarphotovoltaicdesign

Voltagecalculationsandconductor/racewaysizing

DetailedPVSystcalculations

Utility coordination

Code review

Preparation of specifications

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering preferred.

Recent graduates with advanced degrees may apply. Course work in power systems – analysis, planning, relaying, renewable energy and microgrid design and management would be a plus.

3+years’experiencedesigningsubstationandsolar/storagesystems.

3+years’experiencewithAutoCADdraftingsoftware.

KnowledgeofanalysissoftwarelikeETAPandPSCADpreferred.

KnowledgeoftheNationalElectricCodeandNationalElectricalsafetyCodeispreferred.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a team environment.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

Alternative Power Generation, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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