Live In Solar Designer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Help design the future of renewable energy. Join a growing engineering team supporting utility-scale battery storage, solar, wind, and substation projects across North America. This is an excellent opportunity for a drafter looking to expand into full design responsibilities while working with experienced engineers and project teams.

• Create 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD and Inventor
• Develop layouts, models, drawing packages, elevations, and sections for BESS and substation projects
• Support solar, wind, and energy infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and vendors
• Perform material takeoffs, weight checks, and design updates

• 1+ year of AutoCAD drafting/design experience OR Associate Degree in Drafting/CAD
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D drafting
• Working knowledge of Inventor 3D modeling
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Desire to grow beyond drafting into advanced design work

• Civil 3D or MicroStation experience
• Interest in renewable energy, substations, and transmission infrastructure

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Long-term growth and career development
• Diverse, impactful renewable energy projects
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery storage and power infrastructure projects

Location: Minneapolis area; hybrid schedule

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire / Full-Time Opportunity

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Lakeville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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