CAD Manager

Gridpower SolutionsIrving, TX, US

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Job Description

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GridPower Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced CAD Manager to lead our drafting and design documentation efforts for utility-scale solar projects. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on setting drawing standards, building and maintaining design libraries, automating workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and field teams. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills, deep familiarity with solar design documentation, and a process-driven mindset.

Responsibilities :

Develop and enforce CAD standards, layers, title blocks, and symbols tailored to solar and electrical system design.
Establish and maintain document control best practices including naming conventions and version management.
Own QA / QC review of drawing packages across engineering teams and client submittals.
Build and maintain an AutoCAD block and detail library for solar components including harnesses, trunkbus, IPCs, disconnects, conduit layouts, and packaging solutions.
Integrate vendor-specific components and field feedback into standard drawings.
Update CAD templates as product lines and approved vendor lists evolve.
Create scripts, macros, or automation tools to reduce repetitive design work.
Integrate data outputs from Excel or takeoff tools into CAD workflows.
Minimize manual redlines and drafting errors through template-based automation.
Train and support internal design and drafting personnel.
Collaborate closely with Design Engineers, Procurement, and Field Operations to ensure takeoffs are accurately reflected in drawing packages.
Incorporate field markups and redlines into final as-built drawing sets.

Requirements :

5+ years of CAD drafting experience with at least 3 years focused on solar design (utility-scale preferred).

Expert-level AutoCAD proficiency (2D required; 3D not required).

Experience with solar PV design tools such as PVsyst, PVfarm, or Helioscope.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Demonstrated success managing drawing standards, template libraries, and document revision control.

Ability to automate workflows using AutoLISP or Excel-linked integrations.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to support cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements :

Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer :

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

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Cad Manager • Irving, TX, US