SunEnergy1 is seeking an experienced Lead CAD Technician / Designer to support the design and development of utility-scale renewable energy and high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects. This role will lead CAD standards, oversee drawing production, mentor junior designers, and collaborate closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams.The ideal candidate has extensive experience producing engineering drawings for substations, transmission lines, solar PV facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other utility infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and coordination of engineering drawings for utility-scale renewable energy and T&D projects.Develop and maintain company CAD standards, templates, libraries, and drafting procedures.Produce detailed engineering drawing packages including:Electrical plansGrounding plansConduit and cable routingElevations and sectionsCoordinate drawing revisions through all project phases from conceptual design through IFC (Issued for Construction) and As-Built documentation.Perform quality control reviews of drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and protection & controls engineers.Work closely with project managers and construction teams to resolve design issues.Review vendor drawings and incorporate approved changes into design packages.Mentor and train junior CAD technicians and designers.Assist in developing workflows that improve drafting efficiency and project delivery.Support multiple projects while meeting aggressive schedules.Qualifications Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related discipline (Bachelor's degree preferred).8+ years of CAD drafting/design experience.3+ years leading CAD teams or serving as a senior designer.Experience in one or more of the following is highly preferred:Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)High-voltage substationsDistribution systemsIndustrial electrical facilitiesTechnical Skills Proficiency with:AutoCADAutodesk Vault (preferred)Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with any of the following is a plus: Autodesk RevitGIS platformsKnowledge & Experience Utility and NEC drafting standardsCivil and electrical design principlesUtility construction methodsSurvey data interpretationDrawing revision managementEstablish and maintain drafting best practices.Mentor and develop junior CAD personnel.Improve drafting quality and efficiency.Promote collaboration across engineering and construction teams.Deliver projects on schedule while maintaining high-quality standards.Preferred Experience Candidates with experience supporting EPC firms, electric utilities, engineering consulting firms, or renewable energy developers are strongly preferred.Experience working with clients such as major utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy developers is highly desirable.#J-18808-Ljbffr