Senior Structural CAD Designer for Solar & Energy Storage

Ans; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Shape firm's voice and growth

Job summary

ANS, a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Structural Designer III to join our growing structural team on renewable energy projects. You will apply advanced CAD skills to create high-quality drawings and models, mentor junior designers, and ensure CAD standards are met across PV, BESS, and HV initiatives.

Collaborating with structural engineers and other disciplines, you will help solve design challenges, coordinate with civil/electrical/geotechnical teams, and maintain project standards in a

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree in drafting/CAD or equivalent experience.
• Two+ years in structural/CAD design with strong Autodesk proficiency; Excel preferred; VBA/Python a plus for automation.
• Knowledge of foundations, steel, and concrete detailing and ability to produce clean construction documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural construction drawings and sheet sets for solar PV, BESS, and HV projects.
• Model and detail foundations (driven, screw, helical; cast-in-place), overhead steel, envelopes, and non-building structures.
• Generate foundation BOMs and quantity takeoffs with civil design team.
• Interpret design intent and translate markups into accurate drawings and models with structural engineers.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical disciplines for integration and constructability.
• Adhere to Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards across drawings and deliverables.
• Coach/mentor junior designers and maintain CAD standards and automation templates.

Skills

CAD design

Strong CAD skills

Design automation

Problem solving

Education

Associate or technical degree in drafting/CAD

Tools

Autodesk products

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

ANS, a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Structural Designer III to join our growing structural team on renewable energy projects. You will apply advanced CAD skills to create high-quality drawings and models, mentor junior designers, and ensure CAD standards are met across PV, BESS, and HV initiatives.

Collaborating with structural engineers and other disciplines, you will help solve design challenges, coordinate with civil/electrical/geotechnical teams, and maintain project standards in a