Summary:The Designer 3 is responsible for analysis and implementation of site and equipment constraints to develop detailed layouts for ground mount utility-scale solar farms. This role also supports the engineering group by administering and maintaining AutoCAD Standards, Practices, and QA/QC, AutoCAD Vault - including user support, data management, and enforcement of CAD standards - accounting for approximately 20% of the position's responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Solar Layout and Site Design:
- Download and compile GIS data into an AutoCAD file
- Analysis of USGS Quad Maps, FEMA FIRM Maps, NRCS Web Soil Survey, National Wetlands Inventory for site constraints
- Develop array layouts with AutoCAD Civil 3D and become familiar with PVFARM and AutoCAD integration + inputs and outputs.
- Coordinate site layout with Civil and Electrical Engineers
- Implement and manipulate of digital surveys for use in site layout (surfaces, points, setbacks, etc.)
- Make follow up corrections to plans as required
CAD Standards, Quality Control & Mentorship (~25% of role):
- Evolve and further develop Strata CAD standards and best practices, ensuring consistency and
- efficiency across the engineering group.
- Develop and refine quality control checkpoints throughout the project delivery process, including CAD
- audits and workflow reviews to identify and resolve issues before milestone submissions.
- Mentor junior designers in CAD best practices, workflow efficiency, and adherence to project and firm
- standards.
- Administer and maintain AutoCAD Vault (or equal) for the engineering group, ensuring data integrity,
- version control, and proper file lifecycle management.
- Manage user access, permissions, and project structures within Vault.
- Support CAD users with Vault-related issues, workflows, and best practices.
- Coordinate Vault standards, folder structures, and naming conventions across projects.
- Assist with Vault upgrades, configuration changes, and integration with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to continuously improve CAD data management processes.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist with Interviewing and with conducting peer reviews for the department.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: - Minimum 7 years of experience with land development projects.
- Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to compile GIS data and existing boundaries to create base drawing files.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ready and eager to learn new technologies
Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work is performed in the office and in the field. Work is performed in an office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to weather elements when in the field.
