Structural CAD Design Manager

ANS is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm focused on innovative, data-driven engineering solutions. The Structural CAD Design Manager will lead the structural CAD design team, oversee drawing production and standards, manage resources and schedules, and ensure quality and compliance across solar, battery storage, and high-voltage projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the structural CAD design team, assigning work, balancing resources across projects, and holding the team accountable for quality, schedule, and budget
• Serve as the subject matter expert for structural drawing production in Autodesk products, including construction drawings, plan views, sections, elevations, and connection and foundation details for solar (PV), battery storage (BESS), and high-voltage (HV) projects
• Oversee the modeling and detailing of foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), overhead steel structures, and non-building structures, reviewing team output for accuracy and constructability
• Own the structural group’s CAD standards, templates, and tool palettes, and organize the CAD environment (folder structures, layer and block libraries, plot styles, and support paths) so the team works from a single, consistent setup
• Set file organization and revision control practices across all drawing sets, ensuring deliverables are accurate, current, and issued on schedule
• Partner with structural engineering leadership and project managers to plan workload, forecast staffing needs, and communicate design status, risks, and schedule impacts to project teams and clients
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams to ensure design integration and constructability, and confirm deliverables meet applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards
• Coach, mentor, and develop CAD designers at all levels, including Lead CAD Designers, through regular feedback, training, and career development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase team efficiency and support the firm’s business goals

Requirements:

• A B.S. in engineering, technology, or a construction-related field from an accredited institution, or acceptable equivalent
• 8+ years of structural CAD design experience, including experience leading or supervising designers, with expert-level proficiency in Autodesk products
• Demonstrated experience building and managing tool palettes, CAD standards, and templates, and organizing CAD environments and file structures for a multi-user team
• Expert knowledge of structural detailing for foundations, steel, and concrete, with the ability to review and approve clean, coordinated construction documents
• Proven ability to lead people and projects, including assigning work, managing competing priorities, and developing staff
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment, with the ability to solve non-routine problems, influence cross-discipline teams, and make decisions that support business results
• Hands-on experience with AutoLISP routines
• Civil 3D experience
• BIM experience
• VBA, Python, or other scripting experience