Lead CAD Designer

ANS; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

ANS is a forward-looking civil engineering consultancy, driving multi-disciplinary projects in energy and infrastructure. The Senior CAD Designer will lead design activities for site development, drainage, and stormwater projects, mentoring junior designers and maintaining CAD standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Join a collaborative team recognized for its growth and innovation, with opportunities to work on solar, battery storage, and renewables-led civil solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD for civil projects.
• Experience leading design efforts and mentoring juniors.
• Ability to develop construction plans and exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design efforts and ensure design quality.
• Mentor and guide junior designers on projects.
• Coordinate with survey, geotechnical, and structural teams.

Skills

CAD software

Mentoring

Civil design coordination

Job description

At ANS, we're not just a consulting engineering firm-we're a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000's Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we're proud of what we've built and where we're headed.

We're allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. At ANS, you'll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees.

As a Senior CAD Designer, you will join our growing civil engineering team and play a key role in delivering complex design solutions. The ideal candidate will lead civil engineering design efforts, mentor junior designers, and provide technical solutions using advanced 2D and 3D CAD knowledge. In this role, you will take ownership of design quality and accuracy, ensuring compliance with project standards and client requirements. You will work closely with engineers and other disciplines to develop detailed construction plans and exhibits for a variety of civil projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and stormwater management. This position also involves coordinating with survey, geotechnical, and structural teams, troubleshooting design challenges, and maintaining CAD standards and templates to support efficient workflows.

If you're passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects-and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.