Assistant Electrical Designer - Solar (Kansas City)

The Assistant Electrical Designer will contribute to world-class solar power generation design projects by assisting in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans. This position could also work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
• Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform poject tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.