Senior Solar PV Design Engineer

WSB

USremote countryPosted Jun 8, 2026
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About the role

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:

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.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.

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.

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