Senior High Voltage CAD Designer

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R1062097
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** that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning
** 14 countries**, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the
** Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators
** by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a
** Great Place to Work**, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly
** ranked #1 globally
** in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with **$12.7B in revenues in 2023**, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to
** 25 million customers worldwide.
** As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as
** 24/7 carbon-free energy
** for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The High Voltage Engineering team delivers both pre-construction development engineering and execution engineering for High Voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants. Voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV. We are currently looking for a dynamic and team-oriented Senior High Voltage Development CAD Designer.  The designer for this position should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with multiple stakeholders (real estate/survey, Substation/Transmission Engineering, and Project Management) throughout the design process.

This is a solid opportunity for a designer that not only is proficient in the technical aspects of drafting but that enjoys building and maintaining relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
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* * Possibility of flexible work anywhere in the US* .
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* Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Develop up to a 30% substation package in AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam ranging from 35kV up to 500kV. This includes single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, substation access, site access, relay panel elevations, etc.
* Support Transmission Line Engineering with drafting needs by developing technical exhibits showing transmission structure pole designs.
* Develop a substation and transmission CAD design standardization process to expedite design timelines.
* Develop a database of CAD tools and blocks for specific AES HV Substations and transmission lines to support the High Voltage Development Engineers with a plug-and-play AutoCAD experience.
* Develop a database of major equipment for both substation and Transmission.
* Provide a major Bill of Materials as a by-product of the 30% designs.
* Coordinate with the land and permitting teams to ensure sufficient substation site access and acceptable locations for substation pads (avoiding wetlands, cultural/archeological areas, etc.)
* Coordinate with HV Project Engineer/Substation Lead and Main Power Transformer manufacturer to ensure enough turn radius and site access is available for equipment delivery.
* Work collaboratively with HV Project Engineer/Transmission Leads to ensure transmission pole designs, Right of Ways (ROWs), and existent transmission line crossings are well represented in RFP exhibit documents.
* Develop a documentation control scheme to ensure project drafting and engineering documentation are successfully uploaded to AES project data rooms.
* Review external consultant substation designs with an emphasis on respecting minimum clearances, structure design, and electrical components.
* Growth opportunity for a leadership role within the design team.
* Travel and fieldwork 10%.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Associate degree (or higher) with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering.
* Minimum of 5 years of proven experience developing substation/transmission CAD designs.
* Must be proficient in using AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
* General knowledge of all aspects of electrical systems and codes for substations.
* Familiarity with HV equipment such as Main Power Transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
* Strong communication skills and ability to lead design discussions among internal stakeholders.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
* Experience in creating CAD tools and symbol…