SDS/SBS CAD Designer Lead

ANS

SDS/SBS CAD Designer Lead owning the transition to SBS Substation Design Suite. Working in a collaborative environment to build a scalable design production system.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeGilbert • Arizona, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

SDS Program Ownership: Own the SDS/SBS AutoCAD rollout roadmap, content backlog, and release cadence. Manage the transition from standard AutoCAD to SDS as the default workflow for standard substation projects.
Content Governance: Coordinate with Engineering Leads to maintain block libraries, naming conventions, attribute rules, sheet setup standards, and template release controls. Ensure every block, symbol, and template has an owner, revision date, approval status, and intended project type.
Training and Adoption: Develop and manage a role-based training program covering new users, checkers, project engineers, content owners, and production contributors. Track adoption metrics and report on progress against rollout milestones.
Technology and AI Integration: Coordinate with the ANS technology team on AutoCAD LISPs, automation scripts, and AI integrations. Ensure SDS outputs are structured to support automated checking workflows.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering Leads, and the technology and automation team to ensure SDS is integrated properly into design workflow.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience with SBS Substation Design Suite (SDS) or SBS AutoCAD in a substation engineering production environment. Candidates with deep AutoCAD substation experience and demonstrated ability to learn SDS will be considered.
Strong understanding of substation design P&C, Physical, or both. Ability to communicate credibly with engineers and reviewers on content standards and design intent.
Experience managing or contributing to AutoCAD block libraries, template standards, naming conventions, or similar design content governance programs.
Ability to develop and deliver training content to engineers, designers, and checkers with varying levels of SDS experience, including remote teams.
Familiarity with AutoCAD LISP, scripting, or automation tooling is a strong plus. Experience working alongside a technology or software development team is valued.
Strong organizational and program management skills. Comfortable managing a backlog, setting release cadence, and communicating progress against milestones to multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work as a team player across disciplines. This role requires strong cross-functional communication and the ability to build trust with both engineering and technology teams.
Self-starter with strong internal drive and integrity. Comfortable operating in a growing organization where processes are still being built and ownership requires initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) + company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited PTO
Professional development assistance
Bonus opportunities
Supportive, growth-oriented team environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

SBS Substation Design Suite (SDS)AutoCADAutoCAD LISPscriptingautomationcontent governanceblock libraries managementtemplate standardsdesign content governancetraining development

Soft Skills

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