Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team in our Madison, WI office. This position will be responsible for designing elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD. You'll be utilizing AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Including site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors
• Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards

 Required Skills: 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC
• Experience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts

  Required Experience: 

• Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degree
• Approximately 1 - 4 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems
• Working knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines