Structural CAD Design Manager
Core
Lead structural CAD design team and manage drawing production for renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage, and high-voltage systems.
Role type
Senior IC structural CAD design manager
Builds
Construction drawings, plan views, sections, elevations, connection and foundation details for PV, BESS, and HV projects
Domain
Renewable energy engineering + structural CAD
Required skills
Structural CAD design leadership, Autodesk products expertise, structural detailing (foundations, steel, concrete), CAD standards and template management, file organization and revision control, cross-discipline coordination, team mentoring
Preferred skills
BIM experience, AutoLISP/VBA/Python scripting, Civil 3D
Technologies
Autodesk products, AutoLISP, VBA, Python, Civil 3D
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the structural CAD design team, assign work, and hold the team accountable for quality, schedule, and budget; Serve as subject matter expert for structural drawing production in Autodesk products; Oversee modeling and detailing of foundations, overhead steel structures, and non-building structures; Own the structural group's CAD standards, templates, and tool palettes; Set file organization and revision control practices; Partner with structural engineering leadership and project managers to plan workload and forecast staffing needs; Coordinate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams to ensure design integration; Coach, mentor, and develop CAD designers at all levels; Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities