CAD Manager

Gridpower Solutions-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Manager
Irving, TX
501-1,000 employees
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GridPower Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced CAD Manager to lead our drafting and design documentation efforts for utility-scale solar projects. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on setting drawing standards, building and maintaining design libraries, automating workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and field teams. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills, deep familiarity with solar design documentation, and a process-driven mindset.

  • Develop and enforce CAD standards, layers, title blocks, and symbols tailored to solar and electrical system design.
  • Establish and maintain document control best practices including naming conventions and version management.
  • Own QA/QC review of drawing packages across engineering teams and client submittals.
  • Build and maintain an AutoCAD block and detail library for solar components including harnesses, trunkbus, IPCs, disconnects, conduit layouts, and packaging solutions.
  • Integrate vendor-specific components and field feedback into standard drawings.
  • Update CAD templates as product lines and approved vendor lists evolve.
  • Create scripts, macros, or automation tools to reduce repetitive design work.
  • Integrate data outputs from Excel or takeoff tools into CAD workflows.
  • Minimize manual redlines and drafting errors through template-based automation.
  • Train and support internal design and drafting personnel.
  • Collaborate closely with Design Engineers, Procurement, and Field Operations to ensure takeoffs are accurately reflected in drawing packages.
  • Incorporate field markups and redlines into final as-built drawing sets.
  • 5+ years of CAD drafting experience with at least 3 years focused on solar design (utility-scale preferred).
  • Expert-level AutoCAD proficiency (2D required; 3D not required).
  • Experience with solar PV design tools such as PVsyst, PVfarm, or Helioscope.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated success managing drawing standards, template libraries, and document revision control.
  • Ability to automate workflows using AutoLISP or Excel-linked integrations.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to support cross-functional teams.
  • Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Specified Holiday Pay
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