Solar PV Design Engineer

Solar PV Design Engineer

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What you will do:

The Solar PV Design Engineer supports the design and development of construction‑ready documentation for commercial/industrial (C&I) and utility‑scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of 5-50MW or larger. This role focuses on producing accurate electrical designs, system layouts, and engineering analyses used for bidding, permitting, and construction. The engineer will work collaboratively with project teams and external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and code‑compliant PV system designs, from interconnection, to Issued For Construction (IFC), and final As-Built designs.  

• Design and engineer C&I and utility‑scale solar PV systems (5-50MW+), including electrical power system components and layouts.
• Develop system layouts, equipment specifications, and detailed one‑line and three‑line diagrams.
• Perform DC, LVAC, and MVAC cable sizing, routing, trench design, grounding design, and SCADA/communications layouts.
• Produce construction‑ready drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and partner engineering firms.
• Support Construction Administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and completing occasional site visits.
• Manage workload effectively across multiple active projects.
• Streamline tasks and design workflows to improve team efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), and industry best practices.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-4+ years of experience designing commercial and/or utility‑scale solar PV systems.
• Experience collaborating with construction, technical, and non‑technical teams.
• 1-3+ years of hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, including layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, and file management.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification a plus. 
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar CAD platforms).
• Proficiency with power system  design and modeling software (e.g., Etap, CYMCAP, WinGIS, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS).
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design tools. 

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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