Senior CAD Designer

AES Corporation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a CAD professional with 5+ years in the renewable industry to join AES Clean Energy, designing site plans and layouts for solar PV and battery energy storage systems. You will draft preliminary Autocad site plans and single line diagrams, collaborating with Development Engineers to advance early designs.

This role offers a flexible work location with potential in-person offices, up to 10% travel to project sites and partner offices.

Qualifications

• 2 year AAS degree in CAD and Drafting or equivalent.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• 5+ years drafting/design experience in the solar PV or renewable industry.
• Familiarity with solar PV designs and site layouts.
• Basic understanding of electrical plans and terminology.
• Strong communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Produce preliminary AutoCAD site plans and layouts.
• Work independently and with a team to meet deadlines.
• Integrate field survey data with SME input.
• Generate drawings matching company standards and templates.
• Follow quality control procedures for accuracy and code compliance.
• Create Bill of Materials from CAD drawings.
• Provide Civil and Electrical construction details for PV and BESS.

Skills

Technical drafting

Site design understanding

Electrical plans understanding

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree CAD/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Shapefiles

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry. Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it.

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. The role may include up to 10% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills and Qualifications

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

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $83,000 and $99,450/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The deadline to apply for this role is 08/20/2026