Electrical Design Technician - Renewable Energy

Kimley-Horn

Orange, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
3D Design, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Building Permits, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Drawings, Construction Planning, Detail Oriented, Electrical Design, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Feasibility Analysis, Hydrology, Maintenance - Electrical, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Software Design, Solar Power, Stormwater Management, Student Financial Services, Student Loans, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Orange, California
POSTED
4 days ago
Overview:

Kimley-Horn’s Renewable Energy team is growing! We are looking for a motivated Civil Design Technician with 1+ years of experience in the Renewable Energy or Solar sector to join our Orange, CA office. This position will support engineering and design efforts for various renewable energy projects, including solar farms, wind farms, battery storage facilities, and other sustainable infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the production and modification of 3D and 2D design drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software.
  • Design and analyze grading plans, stormwater systems, erosion control measures, and site layout for renewable energy projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline project teams and coordinate with civil engineers to ensure designs meet client and regulatory standards.
  • Work on feasibility studies, permitting exhibits, and construction plans for renewable energy developments.
  • Adhere to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality in deliverables.
Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience in civil design, preferably in the solar, wind, or renewable energy sector.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design software tools.
  • Strong skills in technical drafting, grading plans, drainage design, and construction drawings.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy project site constraints (e.g., geotechnical, hydrology, environmental, permitting).
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Salary Range:

$36/hour to $45/hour

Why Kimley-Horn?:

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

About the Company

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Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn keeps two groups of people at the center of its business: its clients and its staff. Past president Ed Vick said, "We have no reason to exist except to serve our clients." That intense focus on providing quality to the people we serve has made Kimley-Horn one of the nation's top consulting firms in every discipline we practice.

But the firm's core purpose, articulated by its leadership and lived out daily, is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish." We know that people are fulfilled, motivated, and challenged in different ways. In order to foster our individual aspirations, we support our people as they grow into roles and take on responsibilities that are important to them. Growing professionally, having fun with our colleagues, and finding satisfaction in our work are central to our way of life.

To that purpose we add core values: "honesty, integrity, and ethics; exceptional client service; high expectations; sharing and caring; sustained profitability." Our core values and core purpose provide a foundation for the way we approach our business. Our vision is long-term and our expectation is always to perform with quality, for the sake of both groups at the center of our firm.

Through their work, our people discover untapped talents and interests. At Kimley-Horn we work hard to allow that to happen. We have college students who started as traffic engineers now working on ITS projects. We have former administrative assistants who are now human resources professionals and former marketing coordinators who are now transportation planners.

We provide the environment. We want you to take advantage of it and flourish!

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1967