Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior High Voltage CAD Designer

at The AES Corporation

🏢 About The AES Corporation

The AES Corporation stands out as a forward-thinking energy company focused on sustainable solutions through collaboration and advanced technology. Working here means contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure while being part of a remote-first team that values technical expertise in high-voltage systems.

About This Role

This Senior High Voltage CAD Designer role involves developing up to 30% of substation packages in AutoCAD/Bluebeam for systems ranging from 35kV to 500kV, while supporting transmission line engineering with technical exhibits. The position is impactful because you'll create standardization processes and CAD databases that accelerate design timelines for AES's critical high-voltage infrastructure projects.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves developing detailed substation designs in AutoCAD/Bluebeam for high-voltage systems, coordinating with transmission line engineers on technical exhibits, and collaborating remotely with land/permitting teams to ensure design compliance. You'll also work on standardizing CAD processes and building reusable design components to accelerate future AES high-voltage projects.

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🎯 Who The AES Corporation Is Looking For

  • Has an associate degree or higher in Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution, with 5+ years specifically in substation/transmission CAD design
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in both AutoCAD and Bluebeam, with practical experience creating single line diagrams, substation layouts, and electrical elevation views for high-voltage systems
  • Possesses strong organizational skills to lead design discussions and prioritize projects while coordinating with land/permitting teams, HV Project Engineers, and external consultants
  • Has experience developing CAD standardization processes and creating reusable CAD tools/blocks specifically for high-voltage substations and transmission lines

📝 Tips for Applying to The AES Corporation

1

Quantify your substation/transmission CAD experience by specifying voltage levels you've worked with (35kV-500kV) and percentage of package completion you've handled

2

Create a portfolio showcasing specific AutoCAD/Bluebeam work for high-voltage systems, including examples of single line diagrams, substation layouts, or transmission structure pole designs

3

Highlight any experience with CAD standardization or database creation for electrical systems, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

4

Mention specific electrical codes and standards you're familiar with for substation design (NESC, IEEE, etc.)

5

Emphasize remote collaboration experience since this is a fully remote position requiring coordination with multiple teams

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Specific examples of substation packages you've developed in AutoCAD/Bluebeam, including voltage levels and types of diagrams created", 'Experience coordinating with land/permitting teams and external consultants for design compliance and documentation control', "Any standardization processes or CAD tools/blocks you've developed specifically for high-voltage electrical systems", "How your technical background aligns with AES's focus on sustainable energy solutions and advanced technology"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AES's current high-voltage projects and their sustainability initiatives in the US energy market
  • → The company's specific approach to remote collaboration and digital tools for engineering teams
  • → Recent AES substation or transmission line projects to understand their technical scope and design requirements
  • → AES's corporate values around innovation and technology in sustainable energy solutions

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your process for developing a complete substation package from 35kV to 500kV in AutoCAD/Bluebeam
2 Describe a time you had to coordinate design compliance between internal engineers and external consultants
3 How would you approach creating a CAD standardization process for AES's specific high-voltage substations and transmission lines?
4 Discuss your experience with transmission structure pole designs and technical exhibits for Transmission Line Engineering
5 How do you stay current with electrical codes and standards relevant to high-voltage substation design?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic CAD experience without specifically highlighting high-voltage substation/transmission design work
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of electrical systems and codes specific to substation design
  • Not showing understanding of the coordination required between design, land/permitting, and engineering teams in remote work environments

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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