Lead CAD Technician / Designer

SunEnergy1LLC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

SunEnergy1 is seeking an experienced Lead CAD Technician / Designer to support the design and development of utility-scale renewable energy and high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects. This role will lead CAD standards, oversee drawing production, mentor junior designers, and collaborate closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience producing engineering drawings for substations, transmission lines, solar PV facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other utility infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related discipline (Bachelor's degree preferred).
8+ years of CAD drafting/design experience.
3+ years leading CAD teams or serving as a senior designer.
Experience supporting utility-scale infrastructure projects.
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Utility and NEC drafting standards
Civil and electrical design principles
Utility construction methods
Survey data interpretation
Engineering document control
Drawing revision management
Multi-discipline project coordination

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Experience in utility-scale solar
Experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Experience in High-voltage substations
Experience in Transmission lines
Experience in Distribution systems
Experience in Industrial electrical facilities
Autodesk Vault (preferred)
Bentley MicroStation
Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD Electrical
GIS platforms
Drone survey data integration
LiDAR point cloud modeling
Candidates with experience supporting EPC firms, electric utilities, engineering consulting firms, or renewable energy developers are strongly preferred.
Experience working with clients such as major utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy developers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and coordination of engineering drawings for utility-scale renewable energy and T&D projects.
Develop and maintain company CAD standards, templates, libraries, and drafting procedures.
Produce detailed engineering drawing packages including: Site layouts, Civil plans, Electrical plans, One-line diagrams, Three-line diagrams, General arrangements, Equipment layouts, Grounding plans, Conduit and cable routing, Elevations and sections.
Coordinate drawing revisions through all project phases from conceptual design through IFC (Issued for Construction) and As-Built documentation.
Perform quality control reviews of drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and protection & controls engineers.
Work closely with project managers and construction teams to resolve design issues.
Review vendor drawings and incorporate approved changes into design packages.
Mentor and train junior CAD technicians and designers.
Assist in developing workflows that improve drafting efficiency and project delivery.
Support multiple projects while meeting aggressive schedules.