Solar PV Senior Electrical Designer

CPL Architects Engineers Landscape Arch & Sur

$93K — $114K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, building systems design, or solar PV design
  • Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Understanding of electrical design principles, particularly in power distribution and solar PV systems
  • Proven track record in leading technical coordination and solving complex design challenges

Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee commercial, institutional, and utility-scale solar PV and electrical systems
  • Manage Revit and AutoCAD models along with electrical layouts and system calculations
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary efforts for effective project delivery
  • Engage with clients, utilities, and contractors to navigate permitting and interconnection processes
  • Support construction phases with technical expertise

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-matching Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Free life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
  • Paid time off plus sick leave and 8 holidays annually
  • Retirement savings plan with company contributions
  • Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
  • Licensure assistance for professional growth
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education
  • Student loan assistance contributing up to $100/month for 5 years
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
  • Design and coordinate commercial, institutional, and utility-scale solar PV and electrical systems, from feasibility through construction documentation.
  • Develop and manage Revit and AutoCAD models, electrical layouts, system calculations, and interdisciplinary coordination to support successful project delivery.
  • Partner with clients, utilities, contractors, and internal teams to navigate permitting, interconnection requirements, and construction support.

What You Bring:
  • Associate's degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred) and minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, building systems design, or solar PV design.
  • Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design principles, including power distribution, solar PV systems, and applicable codes and standards.
  • Proven ability to lead technical coordination, solve complex design challenges, and deliver high-quality renewable energy projects in a collaborative environment.

What We Offer:

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week
  • Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
    • Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
  • FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
  • Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
  • Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
  • Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week
  • Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
  • Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

The rate for this position generally ranges between $45 to 55 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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