Electrical Preconstruction CAD Drafter (Remote)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Electrical Preconstruction CAD Drafter will be responsible for assisting with preconstruction electrical detailing packages to support utility scale renewable energy projects.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD Drafter to join our team specializing in utility-scale solar projects. The CAD Drafter will play a critical role in designing and drafting technical drawings and documentation for utility scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This position involves close collaboration with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient designs that meet industry standards and project specifications.

This position may be remote or in office based in San Diego, CA. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for utility-scale solar PV systems, including electrical installation details, electrical schematics, and mechanical details.

• Prepare construction-ready drawings and applicable documentation.

• Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes or project modifications.

• Collaborate with engineers and preconstruction team to interpret project requirements, specifications, installation standards, and industry codes.

• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., NEC, IEC).

• Maintain organized records of all drawings, revisions, and related documentation.

• Assist with site assessments or visits to gather data for accurate designs when required.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Diploma or certification in Drafting, CAD, or a related technical field.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with other design tools (e.g., SketchUp, Revit) is a plus.

• 2+ years of experience in drafting for solar PV systems, commercial electrical trades, or related industries (utility-scale experience preferred).

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles as they relate to solar projects or electrical installations.

• Familiarity with solar PV and electrical components, system design practices, and industry standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision in drafting.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

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SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$31.05 - $38.81

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.