Designer IV - High Voltage

ANS
Denver, CO
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to CAD-experienced electrical engineers with a focus on substation design, working in the Renewables industry.

Best fit for

  • CAD-experienced electrical engineers with a focus on substation design and renewable energy projects
    — “electrical substation designer to join our growing engineering team”
  • Individuals who can thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
    — “fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development”
  • Candidates with a drive to innovate and improve processes in engineering workflows
    — “staying open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working”

Things to consider

  • The position may not explicitly require a degree but places value on CAD experience and EIT certification
    — “Associates in any engineering discipline from an accredited institution preferred. No degree required with CAD experience.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with construction drawing sets and schematic design in your resume and portfolio
    — “assist with the generation of construction drawing plans and details, schematic and wiring diagrams”
  • Emphasize your ability to collaborate across departments and geographies in your interview responses
    — “Work closely with internal stakeholders, across multiple departments (and geographies)”
  • Demonstrate your adaptability and eagerness to learn new modeling software during the interview
    — “Ability to learn advance modeling software suites”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • generation of construction drawing plans
  • schematic and wiring diagrams
  • models
  • exhibits
  • reports
Typical background
electrical engineeringCAD design

Skills & requirements

Required

CAD SoftwareTeam CollaborationProject SchedulesBudget AdherenceProblem-solvingCommunication

Preferred

Advance Modeling Software Suites

Stack & domain

CAD SoftwareTeam PlayerProblem-solvingCommunicationEngineeringMulti-disciplinary

About the role

Original posting from ANS via Lever

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. 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. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! 

Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. 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. 

Overview:

It is an exciting time to join ANS. We are seeking an experienced electrical substation designer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment.Under the direction of experienced engineers and in collaboration with a team, you will gain exposure to the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections. 

Key Responsibilities::

Contribution: Under direct supervision and working with experienced staff, the successful candidate will assist with the generation of construction drawing plans and details, schematic and wiring diagrams, models, exhibits, and reports.

Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, across multiple departments (and geographies) to ensure project execution to support company goals and business objectives. Work closely with other departments driving excellence in the overall execution and client experience at ANS.

Innovation: This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, staying open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working. It requires a willingness to challenge the status quo, explore innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements todrive progress and efficiency. 

Qualification & Skills::

  • Knowledge of CAD software required to develop plans, sections, schematics, details, wiring and BOM sheets for construction drawing sets.
  • Ability to work as a team player, take direction, and interact well with others while working in remote, hybrid, or office environments.
  • Ability to follow and adhere to project schedules and budgets as directed by Project Managers and Technical Leads with a basic understanding of project financials.
  • Ability to follow and interpret internal, client, and industry procedures and standards.
  • Attention to detail with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Self-starter with strong internal drive and integrity that can work well individually and with team members.
  • Ability to learn advance modeling software suites

Requirements::

Associates in any engineering discipline from an accredited institution preferred.

No degree required with CAD experience.

 EIT Preferred

 Not Required but Bonus Points for: Being fluent in Spanish

Compensation:

Benefits: 

401(k) + company match 

Health, dental, and vision insurance 

Life insurance 

Unlimited PTO

Professional development assistance 

Bonus opportunities 

Supportive, growth-oriented team environment 

Why Join ANS? 

Work on high-impact projects that shape communities and the environment. 

Be part of a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. 

Gain hands-on field experience while developing technical and project management skills. 

Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. 

Take advantage of career development opportunities, including continuing education and industry involvement

Source: ANS careers (Lever)

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