CAD Designer - BESS
RemoteCalgary, Alberta, Canada or Canada
Job Summary
Collaborate with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to create precise electrical engineering designs for utility-scale BESS projects. Create detailed 2-D and 3-D designs using AutoCAD Civil 3-D, preparing site plans, single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment elevation drawings per project specifications. Ensure all drawings adhere to internal standards, industry regulations, and codes while reviewing equipment specifications to determine system requirements. Participate in project meetings, provide regular progress reports to managers and clients, and contribute to improving department standards and best practices. Work in Austin/Round Rock, Texas, with flexible hours and a culture emphasizing client satisfaction and quality work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or similar engineering technology, or related degree, or equivalent professional experience
- 4+ years of engineering design with the use of AutoCAD C3D, or other relevant experience
- Physical design experience required
- Proficiency with AutoCAD required
- proficient understanding and use of geographic systems and/or GIS software
- Knowledge of low to medium voltage electrical power systems required
- Must possess strong technical verbal communication and technical writing skills
- Must be able to read and understand technical literature and specification sheets
- Must be able to read and understand engineering plans, dimensioned drawings, single line diagrams and other types of engineering details
Desired Qualifications
- preferred experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Knowledge of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Knowledge of PV (Solar), wind power, and any renewable energy electrical systems at any scale is a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of civil design grading, roads and drainage, structural steel and concrete design, installation of PVC electrical conduit, and other construction practices related to the electrical field is also a plus
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