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What We Do
Are you ready to change the future? You have the opportunity to join the company that helped establish solar markets around the world and continues to innovate in the renewable energy space. SunPower is one of the top three global solar companies by revenue with facilities in the US, Europe and Asia and we are seeking talented people to join us in building a clean energy future.
Widely recognized as the world’s standard for solar, SunPower produces the world’s highest efficiency solar products. Our quality and reliability standards far exceed those of any other company in the industry. And we focus on our customers - such as Macy’s, Microsoft, Whole Foods Market and the U.S. Department of Energy - by guaranteeing performance.
SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees’ commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards. We are also committed to our employees’ growth through robust career development programs.
In an industry that is reshaping the world’s energy future, there’s no better place to be than SunPower.
Summary
The Electrical Designer provides PV system design, interconnection support, construction support, and sub-consultant management services for SunPower's utility scale PV projects as part of the Electrical Engineering Group. The Electrical Engineering Group is responsible for the electrical balance of system designs for utility scale PV projects. These include PV array DC system, medium voltage collector system, high voltage substation, and transmission line designs. Candidates must demonstrate strong electrical design, communication, and creative problem solving skills, and have excellent AutoCAD skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Preparation of preliminary and detailed electrical designs for PV systems (DC, AC, MV, and HV systems)
•Site layout, planning and design
•Coordination with Sales Leads, Project Managers, and other project participants
•Managing engineering consultants and coordinating with third party EPC firms on electrical system designs
• Specifying equipment and components to address site-specific requirements and coordinating with third party vendors
•Creating and maintaining AutoCAD drawing packages
•Creating Bills of Materials for projects
•Assisting Salespeople and construction Project Managers with design related questions, responding to RFIs from the field
•Site visits, including occasional domestic and international travel
•Oversight and training of junior CAD Drafters and Designers
Education and Experience
•A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology OR
•An Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with a minimum 5 years experience in electrical designs. OR
•Licensed Master Electrician with a minimum of 10 years experience in electrical system designs and installations
Qualifications
•Candidates must be highly organized and capable of working on multiple projects
•Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods of installation, especially in power generation, is a plus
•Strong design and engineering skills
•Proficiency with AutoCAD and generating detailed construction drawings
•Good communication skills
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, SunPower is a company committed to offering a benefits package that provides security and well-being to its employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners.
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