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
Requirements
Primary 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
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Additional Information
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
AES Clean Energy is seeking a CAD professional with 5+ years of experience in the renewable industry to join our growing team of renewable energy experts working to expand AES' portfolio of owner-operated commercial, industrial, and utility scale renewable power plants. The successful candidate will work closely with Development Engineers to design and draft solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) project layouts. Project work will be focused on creating site plans, layouts for early-stage designs and single line diagrams.
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.
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