CAD Designer

The AES Corporation

. Design and draft solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with Development Engineers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeColorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $81,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and drafting solar PV and battery energy storage systems, with proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of civil and grading design. Capable of generating accurate drawings and collaborating effectively with project teams to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficiency In AutoCADSolar PV Design ExperienceCivil And Grading Design KnowledgeElectrical Plans UnderstandingDetail Oriented

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Hard Skills

AutoCADSolar PV DesignBattery Energy Storage System DesignCivil DesignGrading DesignElectrical DiagramsBills Of Materials GenerationSite Plans CreationSingle Line DiagramsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingDetail OrientedWillingness To Learn

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DArcGISQGISMS Office

Industry Keywords

Solar PVRenewables IndustryUtility-Scale ProjectsDistributed GenerationCommunity SolarM&A ProjectsHigh Voltage ExperienceE-Verify Work Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and draft solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with Development Engineers
Create single line diagrams, site plans, and layouts for early-stage designs
Support Distributed Generation and Community Solar sites sized 2–5 MW
Support site diligence for utility-scale greenfield M&A projects
Collaborate with Development Engineers and Senior Designers to produce preliminary AutoCAD site plans, constraint maps, and design packages
Work independently and with a team to meet established deadlines
Generate drawings aligned with company drawing standards and templates
Follow quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance
Communicate proactively with the project team
Generate Bills of Materials from CAD drawings
Provide electrical construction details for PV and BESS systems
Travel up to 10% to project locations and partner offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 year AAS degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent
2+ years of drafting/design experience in the solar PV or renewables industry
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Familiarity with solar PV designs and layout considerations
Familiarity with civil and grading design
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 (plus qualification)
Proficiency with ArcGIS or QGIS (plus qualification)
Experience in land development and civil site design (plus qualification)
Advanced knowledge of civil and grading design (plus qualification)
High voltage/substation experience (plus qualification)
E-Verify work authorization verification applies to new employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave
Hybrid work arrangement
Up to 10% travel to project locations and partner offices