Kimley-Horn · 3 hours ago
CAD Operator - Renewable Energy
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Renewable Energy team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role involves making and quality checking complex drawings and plans, developing CAD packages for substations and distribution, and maintaining the drawing database while working independently and with minimal supervision.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
Responsibility to develop: substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV. This includes single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel elevations, etc
Distribution packages in AutoCAD up to 34.5 kV. This includes single line diagrams, above and below grade circuit routing, aerial or survey data integration, trench, grounding, and pole details, street lighting design, etc
Substation CAD design standardization process to expedite design timelines
Database of CAD tools and blocks for specific HV substations (and transmission lines) to support analysts and engineers with a plug-and-play AutoCAD experience
Database of major equipment for both substation (and transmission)
Use automated design (AUD) for the development of distribution material lists and guying, voltage drop, and pull tension modeling
Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members
Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
Maintains drawing database
May supervise and train CAD staff
Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of relevant experience
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter
Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
Ability to work independently and with a team
Preferred
Associates degree preferred
Benefits
Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.
5001-10000 employees
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