Senior PV & BESS Electrical Designer

ReqID: SAN00011U Joining Arup Arupu2019s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective u2013 in which we encourage individuality to thrive. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning u2013 to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Arup is seeking a Senior PV & BESS Electrical Designer to support the delivery of utilityu2011scale solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. This role can be based in any of our West offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego) or our South offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston). This role is focused on handsu2011on technical design leadership, supporting electrical and renewable engineering teams by producing and coordinating highu2011quality CAD deliverables, developing design standards, and ensuring constructability and code compliance from early design through construction. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders to translate engineering intent into clear, buildu2011ready drawing packages. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to apply deep CAD and electrical design expertise across a diverse portfolio of renewable projects while helping shape internal workflows, templates, and design standards within a global engineering consultancy. The Opportunity + Lead the development of PV and BESS electrical CAD deliverables for utilityu2011scale and commercial renewable energy projects. + Produce and review site plans, electrical layouts, singleu2011line diagrams, grounding plans, conduit schedules, and equipment layouts. + Ensure design packages meet NEC requirements, interconnection standards, and applicable local codes. + Support engineering teams by translating calculations and design intent into clear, accurate, and constructable drawings. + Coordinate across disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls) to ensure integrated and clashu2011free designs. + Develop, maintain, and improve CAD templates, libraries, and drafting standards to improve consistency and efficiency. + Provide design support during permitting, construction, and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and field clarifications. + Mentor junior designers and support knowledge sharing within project teams. The Skills + Associate degreein technology or relateddiscipline + 8+ years of experience delivering CADu2011based electrical designs for solar PV, BESS, or power infrastructure projects. + Extensive experience producing utilityu2011scale PV and BESS electrical drawing packages (layouts, SLDs, grounding, SCADA). + Strong working knowledge of NEC, electrical codes, and renewable energy permitting requirements. + Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical drafting for renewable energy systems. + Experience collaborating with engineers, EPCs, and construction teams to resolve design and constructability issues. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to ourTalent Communitywhere you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. What we offer you At Arup, we care about each memberu2019s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive u2013 through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arupu2019s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firmu2019s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available San Francisco Hiring Range u2013 The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $140,850 to $168,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ. Different People, Shared Values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether youu2019re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas u2013 this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion u2013 we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Our Application Process We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2026-05-02