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Westwood Professional Services, Inc. lists this Electrical Project Engineer, Wind opportunity in minnetonka, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical Project Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support our Power Division. The position is for an electrical engineer to design solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which includes plant layout, selecting appropriate system hardware, system optimization, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and being a leader portions of the electrical engineering of projects. As an Electrical Project Engineer the individual will coordinate with the Project Lead, and Senior Engineers, to maintain firm standards and consistency as well as oversee junior engineers, electrical designers, and drafters on the project. This position may also include supervision responsibilities of an intern and/or new grad for timesheet/expense/PTO approval, annual growth planning, and disciplinary actions
Requirements
Lead electrical engineering portions of commercial and utility scale solar
Responsible for contractual electrical engineering scope, verify incorporation into design, and coordination of change orders with project manager
Responsible for insuring project deliverable schedules for electrical engineering scope are met
Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors
Perform electrical engineering design and creation of construction documents for projects
Responsible for performing electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit, load flow calculations and voltage drop.
Coordinate with clients, utilities, and code enforcement officers.
QA/QC of design work performed by interns, graduate engineers, and staff engineers
Maintain awareness of currently available equipment and industry best practices
Collaborate with and support electrical engineering teams in other offices as projects and workload sharing between offices dictates.
Support construction of the projects by responding to contractor and owner requests including RFIs and submittal review
Supervise, train, and/or mentor interns, graduate engineers, and design technicians
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering Program
Knowledge of NEC and NESC
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of an electrical power system modeling program(s)
Approximately 3-7 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution, generation, and or general electrical construction
Working knowledge and ability to read and create construction drawings and specification packages
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write detailed technical reports with minimal oversite
Experience with progress reports, managing project data and communicating project requirements to internal stakeholders.
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 with minimal supervision
Ability to use AutoCAD in at least a limited capacity For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of renewable power projects
Experience with EV Chargers
Experience in lighting design and photometrics analysis using AGI32 or Visual Lighting
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in the future
Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor)
Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and/or DigSilent, PowerFactory to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
Experience with Homer Grid/Pro modeling software
Experience with microgrid design, back-up reciprocating generator system design, or data center design
Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, or similar software and performing transient/dynamic modeling and studies or power systems
For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of utility scale PV and/or wind plants.
NABCEP Certification
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in multiple states
Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor)
Proficiency with ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and/or DigSilent PowerFactory to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software
Experience with Helios 3D. PVcase, RatedPower, SolarFarmer, or other PV site layout software
Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, or similar software and performing transient/dynamic modeling and studies or power systems
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
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 future generations. 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.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Worksite address
minnetonka, MN, 55345, US
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