ANS
SDS/SBS CAD Designer Lead
Denver, CO
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 74 days ago
AutoCADCadenceElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc.
- 5000's Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we're proud of what we've built and where we're headed.
- We're allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions.
Responsibilities
- SDS Program Ownership: Own the SDS/SBS AutoCAD rollout roadmap, content backlog, and release cadence. Manage the transition from standard AutoCAD to SDS as the default workflow for standard substation projects.
- Content Governance: Coordinate with Engineering Leads to maintain block libraries, naming conventions, attribute rules, sheet setup standards, and template release controls.
- Training and Adoption: Develop and manage a role-based training program covering new users, checkers, project engineers, content owners, and production contributors. Track adoption metrics and report on progress against rollout milestones.
- Technology and AI Integration: Coordinate with the ANS technology team on AutoCAD LISPs, automation scripts, and AI integrations. Ensure SDS outputs are structured to support automated checking workflows.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering Leads, and the technology and automation team to ensure SDS is integrated properly into design workflow.
- Experience managing or contributing to AutoCAD block libraries, template standards, naming conventions, or similar design content governance programs.
- Ability to work as a team player across disciplines. This role requires strong cross-functional communication and the ability to build trust with both engineering and technology teams.
- Self-starter with strong internal drive and integrity. Comfortable operating in a growing organization where processes are still being built and ownership requires initiative.
- SDS Program Ownership: Own the SDS/SBS AutoCAD rollout roadmap, content backlog, and release cadence.
- Manage the transition from standard AutoCAD to SDS as the default workflow for standard substation projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in substation design or a closely related field, with demonstrated ownership of production tools, templates, or standards.
- Hands-on experience with SBS Substation Design Suite (SDS) or SBS AutoCAD in a substation engineering production environment.
- Strong understanding of substation design P&C, Physical, or both.
Nice to have
- Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects-and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows
- Being fluent in Spanish
- Ready to join us?
- Experience working alongside a technology or software development team is valued.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent professional experience in substation design with strong SDS/AutoCAD depth will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Skills
- Candidates with deep AutoCAD substation experience and demonstrated ability to learn SDS will be considered.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD LISP, scripting, or automation tooling is a strong plus.
- Strong organizational and program management skills.
- Comfortable managing a backlog, setting release cadence, and communicating progress against milestones to multiple stakeholders.
- Self-starter with strong internal drive and integrity.
- Comfortable operating in a growing organization where processes are still being built and ownership requires initiative.
Compensation
- $100k-$120k
Benefits
- We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development.
- At ANS, you'll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees.
Company info
- At ANS, we're not just a consulting engineering firm-we're a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering.
This listing is sourced directly from ANS's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.