Solar Design 3D Specialist

3D SOLAR DESIGNER

Waukesha, WI - in-person flexibility across the Midwest

An engineering & construction services firm is looking for a 3D Designer within their renewable energy team. This 3D Design Specialist will be responsible for leading design teams for a wide range of Site Civil, Land Development and Public infrastructure projects with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and battery energy storage systems.

This engineering & construction firm is a part of a group of companies currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop civil infrastructure solutions for ground-mounted solar arrays, battery energy storage systems, hydrogen fuel cell stations, reciprocating internal combustion engine plants, and biogas power generation facilities.
• Create digital terrain models for solar arrays and access roads using AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Evaluate site restrictions, conditions, easements, and power capacity for new photovoltaic project opportunities.
• Draft construction plans for PV solar plant layouts, electrical single-line diagrams, main equipment elevations, grading plans, drainage swales, erosion control BMPs, and access roads.
• Produce comprehensive project design drawings adhering to the highest drafting standards.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, design professionals, and permitting specialists.
• Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies at all government levels regarding engineering, permitting, and site development issues.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in civil engineering technology or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Skilled in using ESRI ArcMap or similar mapping tools.
• Proficiency in PVSyst is a significant advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within the photovoltaic (PV) sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic setting.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team, providing constructive feedback and direction to achieve goals.

Additional Requirements:

• The use of hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, equipment, or controls
• Talking and hearing in a standard office environment, heavy repair shops, testing laboratories, material production plants, and mining operations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Moderate noise and visual distractions
• Substantial computer work is performed daily, requiring several hours of screen vision as well as keyboarding and use of mouse. Long periods of time spent sitting.
• Substantial drive time requiring long periods of time spent sitting.
• Moderate work performed near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and risk of electrical shock.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flex
• EAP
• Paid Time Off
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing

Specific benefits info available upon request!