Senior CAD Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Development Engineers and Engineering Managers to produce preliminary Autocad site plans, layouts and design packages
• Work independently and with a team to meet established deadlines
• Integrate and analyze field survey data with assistance from SMEs
• Generate drawings that are in line with company drawing standards and templates
• Follow quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance
• Be proactive when communicating with the team
• Generate Bill of Materials from CAD drawings
• Provide Civil and Electrical construction details for PV and BESS

Skills And Qualifications

• 2 year AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• 5+ years of drafting/design experience in the solar PV or renewable industry
• Familiarity with solar PV designs, site designs and layout considerations
• Basic understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology
• Superb problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to learn and grow technically
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency working with shapefiles

Plus Qualifications

• Familiarity with civil and grading design
• High voltage/substation experience
• Familiarity with regional civil constraints of the Eastern United States, including wetland and floodplain impacts and Karst topography

About the role

AES is seeking a CAD professional with 5+ years of experience in the renewable industry to join our growing team of renewable energy experts.

Requirements

This position is currently a flexible work location with the potential for in-person office locations. Preferred AES in-person locations are Salt Lake City, UT, Louisville, CO, San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Arlington, VA. The role may include up to 10% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $83,000 and $99,450/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The role may include up to 10% travel to project locations and partner offices.