CAD Design Engineer - Solar & BESS

CS Energy is Hiring a CAD Design Engineer. The CAD Design Engineer position will be responsible for a broad range of 3D and 2D AUTOCAD design and modelling in a variety of solar and energy storage projects. This is a great opportunity for a entry-level engineer with previous experience designing solar or energy storage systems.

This position is hybrid (4 days in the office 1 day remote) and will be based in our corporate headquarters in Edison, NJ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Develop preliminary electrical, civil, structural, mechanical layouts with direction from engineering team
    • Develop preliminary PV layouts with direction from client information and engineering team
    • Develop single and three line diagrams under the direction of electrical engineers
    • Conduct slope analysis and site shade analysis using CS Energy tools
    • Work with existing CS Energy Standards and client’s specifications
    • Create and manage blocks, symbols, layers, xrefs and line weights to improve efficiency of AutoCAD drawings
    • Update permit and construction drawings based on design changes
    • Update as-built and red-line drawings
    • Modify surveyor, subcontractor and vendor shop drawings for use in CS Energy drawings
    • Run energy models, using PVSYST for system optimizations

Requirements

    • BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering required; Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in AutoCAD acceptable
    • Highly proficient in AutoCAD
    • Previous experiencing using PVSYST or other energy modeling software is a plus
    • Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must
    • Excellent skills in displaying attention to detail
    • Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
    • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power point
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to interact and multitask with multiple project team members

*All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

* An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

* CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate.

ABOUT US

 CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 2 GW of solar and 650 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders as a trusted long-term partner.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about the company’s success. We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space.

 

We work hard, are mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, and continuously give back to our local communities. Our commitment is based on the following principles: safety, quality, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and diversity. We are proud to be continually awarded as a great place to work by nationally recognized programs based on employee feedback.

Benefits

CS Energy provides great benefits to our valued employees.

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Discretionary Bonus Program
  • Field Weekend Pay Program
  • Project Incentive Bonus Program (based on position eligibility)
  • Per-diem Program for Field Employees ((based on eligibility)
  • Vehicle Allowance & Gas Card Program (based on position eligibility)
  • 401K Programs with Employer Matching
  • Medical & Dental Benefits (Plan options 100% paid by employers), and Vision Plans
  • Access to HSA with Employer Contribution
  • Paid Referral Program
  • Access to FSA - Health & Dependent Care
  • Access to Short Term Disability
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Student Loan Benefit Program

CS Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

CS Energy is an industry-leading renewable energy firm that develops, designs, and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries, with over 1.3 GW of solar and 300 MWh of energy storage projects installed across the US. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and robust financial backing that enables us to be a trusted and long-term partner for our customers. CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated people who are passionate about the company’s success. We celebrate diversity in all areas of our company and are very committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Some of our recent notable team achievements are: Nations #1 commercial solar installer (Wood Mackenzie 2020) Nation’s #10 solar EPC company (Solar Power World 2020) Best Places to work in New Jersey Award recipient (NJBIZ 2020) Excellence Awards in safety for the past four years (Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program) Entrepreneur of the Year, Matthew Skidmore (Ernst & Young 2020) CS Energy has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, 401(k) company match plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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