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Qcells EPC

HV Designer - Level 3

Qcells EPC, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Qcells EPC

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Irvine, CA

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Base Pay Range $120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Description Title: HV Designer – Level 3 Department: Engineering Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Director of SME FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full‑Time Work Status: Hybrid

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility‑scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility‑scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi‑billion‑dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high‑performance, superior‑quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary The HV Designer – Level 3 will provide engineering support to the E&C team and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project substation or transmission design. This position reports to the Director of SME. The role is based in the Irvine, CA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working from home and the Irvine office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm local time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Design and develop detailed HV substation or transmission drawings.

Prepare equipment layouts, single‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, trench section drawings, general arrangement, and elevations.

Prepare transmission line drawings such as Plan & Profiles, structures, phasing, and KMZ routes.

Prepare initial and advanced design concepts during the proposal stage of projects with minimal information or guidance.

Prepare drawings for civil and structural elements of substation or transmission design as needed.

Prepare various reports and documents such as bill of materials, basis of design, and studies as needed.

Play a key role in the development of CAD standards, considering the needs of both engineering and design departments.

Efficiently simplify project tasks within their discipline, enhancing productivity.

Play a significant role in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control process, proactively taking ownership of project and task quality.

Maintain excellent relationships with clients on behalf of the company.

Uphold high standards of professionalism and ethics within the organization.

Commit to continuous learning to stay updated with current issues.

Participate in safety training sessions and adhere to safety rules and guidelines.

Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards.

Assist with technical training for team members and new employees.

Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality.

Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach.

Ensure regular attendance in accordance with the company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment.

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

An associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

Minimum of 4 to 6 years of engineering design experience in high‑voltage substations or transmission.

Relevant work experience in the electrical or physical design of substations or transmission lines.

Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.

Excellent technical communication abilities, including reading technical literature and engineering plans.

Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of the National Electric Code.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player.

Physical demands: predominantly stationary work up to 90% of the time; light to heavy lifting up to 10 pounds; total weight lifting infrequently.

Typical work environment: regular office setting with moderate noise; occasional construction site exposure with higher noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training. It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment. We are committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr‑usa@qcells.com.

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