Solar PV CAD Designer (Entry to Advance Level)

Established in 2013, Alba Energy is a leading solar design and installation firm with multiple locations across Central and South Texas and headquarters in Austin, Texas. Managed by long time industry professionals offering more than 70 years of combined solar experience, we are focused on building a legacy brand based upon the quality of our work and integrity of our team members.

Alba is growing! We are currently searching for hard working, dedicated, team oriented candidates of all skill levels for various field positions. Initial and continuing training will be provided to allow you to develop your career and advance through the ranks. Day travel, some over night travel (5%) and overtime required.

At Alba, a positive attitude, pride in your work and strong moral compass are equally as important as your experience and skills . If you are passionate about your work, interested in growing, teaching, and working in a team environment, read on!

We are looking for an outstanding CAD Designer to join our growing engineering team here in Austin.

Summary of Position:

The Solar PV CAD Designer will be responsible for creating Final Design Packets for our residential and commercial customers. Using AutoCAD this person will create panel layout drawings, electrical one-line drawings, and job cost estimates / feasibility studies for our residential and commercial projects. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, work well in a team environment, and have the ability to multi-task under tight project timelines and will join a team of dedicated solar enthusiasts with an eye on keeping costs low while maximizing customer value.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the creation of 2D layouts for both residential construction documents and commercial permit design packets including panel layouts, and wire diagrams.
• Works with the Engineer to plan and execute daily weekly design tasks related to the electrical and mechanical design documentation as required for our projects
• Develop cost estimates of PV plants
• Support project proposal development
• Prepares technical and 3D models for residential and commercial solar PV systems using Aurora tools.
• Works with the Engineer and Field Construction crew to troubleshoot in-field design and construction problems
• Works with the Engineer and Field Construction Manager to integrate As-built construction information into our system design documentation set
• Spends down-time maintaining our CAD standards and standard block library
• Integral part of the design/construction team responsible for all Solar PV project delivery

Qualifications:

• 2 years min. of Autocad drafting experience a must
• Strong conceptual design skills preferred
• Entry level NABCEP certification preferred

A background in solar is preferred but not necessary

• You will be expected to work toward obtaining full NABCEP certification within one year of start date
• Experience with Sketchup or any other type of 3D rendering/design software a plus
• Willingness and ability to learn basic electric power design principles and power distribution wire diagram creation
• Comfortable with working in a fast paced company and managing multiple design tasks at once
• Willingness to learn and help manage project permit process for our residential and commercial solar projects

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Austin, TX

Required experience:

• Auto: 2 years