Solar + BESS : CAD Designer 2

LVI Associates; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in the United States is seeking a CAD Designer II to support utility-scale solar and BESS projects, contributing to design and drafting from 1 MW to 500+ MW alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The role emphasizes construction drawing packages, site layouts, equipment arrangements, QA/QC, and CAD standards, with opportunities to grow on large renewable energy deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering.
• 3–5 years of electrical design experience.
• Experience supporting solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and MS Office proficiency.
• PVsyst familiarity is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction drawing packages, including site layouts, equipment arrangements, and electrical drawings.
• Create and maintain project layouts from early development through as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and engineering teams to support project design requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and manage design documentation and drawing packages.
• Provide technical support during design, permitting, and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and drafting procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of CAD standards and templates.
• Participate in occasional site visits as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical design experience

PV systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a CAD Designer II with experience supporting utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This role will contribute to the design and drafting of renewable energy projects ranging from 1 MW to 500+ MW, working closely with engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

CAD Designer II - Solar & BESS

Key Responsibilities

• Develop construction drawing packages, including site layouts, equipment arrangements, and electrical drawings.
• Create and maintain project layouts from early development through as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and engineering teams to support project design requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and manage design documentation and drawing packages.
• Provide technical support during design, permitting, and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with company QA/QC standards and drafting procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of CAD standards and templates.
• Participate in occasional site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with an electrical design firm or design-build electrical contractor.
• Experience supporting solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with PVsyst is a plus.
• Strong organization, file management, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in renewable energy and clean power infrastructure.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented designer looking to grow their experience on large-scale renewable energy projects while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.