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Electrical Design Technician

CompanyWestwood Professional Services Inc
LocationMiddleton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 21, 2026
About The Company
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for generations to come. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. See more at: https://westwoodps.com/about-us/our-company We reserve the right to moderate and remove, without any notice, content that we deem in our sole discretion offensive or illegal, containing personally identifiable information, trademarks, or copyrights belonging to a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate.
About the Role

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join our renewables team in our Madison, WI office. This position will be responsible for designing elements of utility-scale solar energy systems, primarily using AutoCAD. You'll be utilizing AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Including site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.



 Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
  • Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors
  • Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
  • Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers
  • Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards


 Required Skills: 

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC
  • Experience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts

Requirements

  Required Experience: 

  • Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degree
  • Approximately 1 - 4 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems
  • Working knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products
  • Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude
  • Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
Key Skills
AutocadElectrical designConstruction documentationQuantity takeoffsSite layoutsWire routingCable routingEquipment schedulesNecNescDraftingElectrical power systemsDistribution systemsMicrosoft office
Categories
EngineeringEnergyConstruction
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Electrical Design Technician will create construction documents for utility-scale solar energy systems using AutoCAD. Responsibilities include performing quantity takeoffs and coordinating with civil engineers, surveyors, and other design disciplines.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
1592
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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