CAD Designer/Drafter

ActiveSolar Development is a Capital District-based, upstate, NY commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) developer, looking for a full-time CAD designer/drafter to design portions of solar systems and draft construction drawings that will be used to install the systems. This position will primarily work directly with ActiveSolar’s in-house engineers and consultants, but will also support other departments including business development, project management, construction management, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M).

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to learn all facets of the Solar PV design process.

• Design and layout of commercial and utility-scale Solar PV arrays using computer-aided design (CAD) and dedicated Solar PV design applications including: Helioscope, PVCase, PVsyst, as well as other manufacturer design tools.

• Using AutoCAD to draft photovoltaic system and interconnection designs and generate construction drawings.

• Working closely with engineers throughout the system design process.

• Reviewing and interpreting existing facility drawings and site assessment data processed with ARC-GIS and other software tools to incorporate into new designs.

• Establishing and maintaining in-house drafting templates and standards.

• Performing glare analysis on systems.

• Providing support to business development by generating customer-facing documents and design support.

• Providing support to project management, construction management, and O&M by updating drawings, generating supplemental support documents, and answering questions.

• Researching related code, building, and zoning requirements.

• Attending project meetings and reviews.

• Working with equipment manufacturers and outside engineering consultants during the design

process.

• Performing miscellaneous duties as assigned, including potential facility management tasks.

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD.

• Previous coursework or work experience with commercial and/or utility-scale Solar PV systems.

• Skills in ARC-GIS, SketchUp, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, or other related programs are preferred.

• Must be familiar with construction drawings and industry drawing standards.

• Experience with facility electrical power systems drafting and drawing is preferred.

• Must be able to adapt and adjust quickly to changes.

• Must be able to stand, kneel, crouch, twist, work in tight areas, and around construction sites.