Lead High Voltage CAD Designer

The AES Corporation

. Develop up to 30% substation packages in AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam for 35kV–500kV facilities, including single line diagrams, layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, access plans, relay panel elevations, and related exhibits .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $124,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AutoCAD and Bluebeam for high voltage substation and transmission design, with a strong focus on developing site plans, layouts, and Bills of Materials for renewable energy projects. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.

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AutoCAD ProficiencyHigh Voltage Substation DesignBills of Materials DevelopmentPV and BESS Land DevelopmentStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

AutoCADBluebeamCAD DesignElectrical Systems KnowledgeBills of Materials CreationHigh Voltage Design StandardsSite Plan DevelopmentShapefiles IntegrationGIS-Based InputsCivil Design Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCAD Civil 3DPLS-CADD

Industry Keywords

Substation DesignTransmission EngineeringRenewable EnergyLand DevelopmentSite Design Constraints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop up to 30% substation packages in AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam for 35kV–500kV facilities, including single line diagrams, layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, access plans, relay panel elevations, and related exhibits
Provide drafting support for transmission line engineering, including technical exhibits for transmission structure pole designs, rights-of-way, and existing transmission line crossings
Support PV and BESS land development through preliminary AutoCAD site plans, project layouts, early-stage design packages, single line diagrams, civil and electrical construction details, and related documentation
Collaborate with project engineers, substation and transmission leads, development engineers, engineering managers, real estate, survey, land, permitting, and project management teams
Integrate and analyze survey data, shapefiles, site constraints, and subject matter expert input for accurate design layouts
Develop and maintain CAD standards, templates, tools, blocks, and symbol databases
Develop major equipment databases and support Bills of Materials development
Coordinate evaluation of substation pads, PV/BESS layouts, site access, wetlands, cultural or archaeological areas, floodplains, topography, and other development constraints
Coordinate with engineers and equipment manufacturers to confirm turn radii, access routes, and equipment delivery access
Generate drawings according to company standards, quality control procedures, accuracy requirements, and applicable codes
Review external consultant substation designs for clearances, structure design, electrical components, and AES standards alignment
Maintain documentation control processes and upload drafting and engineering documentation to AES project data rooms
Work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines, communicate proactively, and support technical and non-technical design discussions
Travel and fieldwork up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or higher, or a two-year AAS degree, with emphasis on Computer Aided Design, Drafting and Design Technology, engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of proven drafting/design experience, including high voltage substation and/or transmission CAD design experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office applications, and related drafting tools
General knowledge of electrical systems, drawings, diagrams, terminology, and code considerations for high voltage substations
Familiarity with HV equipment such as main power transformers, circuit breakers, relay panels, and related substation components
Ability to support PV and BESS land development design tasks, including site plans, layouts, single line diagrams, and coordination of civil and electrical design inputs
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and support design discussions among internal stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving, critical thinking, verbal communication, and written communication skills
Experience creating and maintaining CAD tools, templates, blocks, symbol databases, or design standardization resources
Experience creating Bills of Materials for substation, transmission, PV, or BESS projects
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, shapefiles, GIS-based inputs, and renewable energy site development data
Familiarity with solar PV designs, BESS layouts, civil and grading design, site design constraints, and land development considerations
Experience coordinating with land, permitting, real estate, survey, and construction teams on renewable energy projects
Familiarity with regional civil constraints such as wetlands, floodplains, karst topography, access limitations, and other site development considerations
Ability and willingness to continue learning across high voltage, PV, and BESS design disciplines while maintaining primary alignment with the HV group

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
Remote work flexibility
Growth opportunity for a leadership role within the design team