Senior CAD Designer

The AES Corporation

. Collaborate with Development Engineers and Engineering Managers to produce preliminary Autocad site plans, layouts and design packages .

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Colorado, New York, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,000 - $99,450 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Generate drawings that are in line with company drawing standards and templates
Follow quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance
Generate Bill of Materials from CAD drawings
Provide Civil and Electrical construction details for PV and BESS

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the renewable industry
Proficiency in AutoCAD
2 year AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent
Familiarity with solar PV designs, site designs and layout considerations
Basic understanding of electrical plans, diagrams, and terminology
Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

AutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3DBill of Materials generationCivil construction detailsElectrical construction detailsQuality control proceduresCode complianceSite plansLayoutsDesign packages

Soft Skills

Detail orientedVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationIndependenceMeeting deadlines

Certifications

AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting