Senior 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 Sr Solar PV Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing construction-ready documentation for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of 5-50MW or larger. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical system designs, layout drawings, and engineering analyses that support bidding, permitting, and construction. The engineer collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure code-compliant, efficient, and reliable PV system designs, and serves as the electrical engineer of record (EEOR). Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and energy storage (BESS) systems at 5-50MW or higher. System layout of modules and equipment. Equipment selection and specification development. One-line and three-line diagrams. DC, LVAC and MVAC cable sizing and routing. SCADA and communication system design. Relay & communication programming: SEL 651, 751, 735, & RTAC. Grounding system design. Wiring diagrams, trench design, and basic pole design. Engineering studies, including, but not limited to arc flash, coordination, grounding, thermal ampacity, lightning risk assessment. Prepare complete construction drawings using AutoCAD. Coordinate with clients, utilities, permitting authorities, contractors, and partnering engineering firms. Support Construction Administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits. Manage multiple projects effectively and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs. What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. 5-7+ years of experience designing commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV systems. Experience collaborating with construction, technical, and non-technical teams. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD, including layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, and file management. Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) license required 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. WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at View email address on click.appcast.io. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSB