Electrical Solar Designer

A-C Electric Company is growing rapidly and has an immediate need for an Electrical Solar Designer. 

The Electrical Solar Designer is responsible for the development of electrical and solar designs, specifications and standards. Providing support to A-C Electric Company’s Electric Service and Solar teams, the Designer will create wiring diagrams and power distribution diagrams used to supply electricity to customers and various electronics products. To be effective, the Designer must posses the knowledge and experience in electrical principles, along with information from industry codes and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:                        

  • Determines system sizing – utility usage analysis
  • Runs PV Syst reports for system production estimates
  • Develops optimal designs with SLD, PML, conduit and wire scheduling, routing and equipment plans, and conceptual 3-D renderings
  • Coordinates with team to develop complete proposal packages
  • Communicates project development updates to team; written and verbal with accuracy and tact

Requirements:

  • Education: High School diploma, AA degree in drafting, or a minimum of 5 years related electrical experience.
  • Preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in detailing or drafting
  • Preferred Electrical Experience: 3 years electrical design
  • Knowledge: AutoCAD, Revit and Bim
  • Design Standards: NEC, IEE, ISA

Skills:                                                                                                                                                   

  • Design: Experience with single lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, ground cable tray and lighting required. Ability to prepare electrical construction documents including lighting plans, power plans, and tele/data plans
  • Standards: Able to work within established Company standards and capable of developing and implementing new standards when necessary
  • Calculations: Electrical Load, Voltage Drop, Title-24 Energy, Photometric, Fault-Current, and Coordinator Analysis
  • Building codes: A strong foundation and knowledge of national building and electrical codes
  • QC: Perform quality control and coordination reviews of own, and other designs
  • Applications: Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. AutoCAD experience a plus.
  • Demonstrate and uphold all of A-C Electric Company’s core values which include integrity, quality, professionalism, knowledge, safety, service, family, community and desire.
  • Plans: Ability to read and interpret drawings
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

  • Health and dental plans
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and long term disability plans
  • Pension plan
  • Two profit sharing plans
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Relocation assistance

More About Us:

Founded in 1945, A-C Electric Company has grown into one of the largest electrical contractors in Central California with Division locations in Bakersfield, Fresno and Visalia. We pride ourselves in employing the best and the brightest individuals, utilizing the highest quality materials and the latest construction methods to ensure that our customers receive the level of quality and value that they deserve. Our superior project performance, professionalism and stability is evidenced by our bond rating, which is one of the best in the industry.

 

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A-C Electric Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, M/F/D/V employer.