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# Lead CAD Designer at ANS

- **Company:** ANS
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ans/383e1e4b-c66e-4fb3-b881-75128c03eaad

## Job description

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.

As a Senior CAD Designer, you will join our growing civil engineering team and play a key role in delivering complex design solutions. The ideal candidate will lead civil engineering design efforts, mentor junior designers, and provide technical solutions using advanced 2D and 3D CAD knowledge. In this role, you will take ownership of design quality and accuracy, ensuring compliance with project standards and client requirements. You will work closely with engineers and other disciplines to develop detailed construction plans and exhibits for a variety of civil projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and stormwater management. This position also involves coordinating with survey, geotechnical, and structural teams, troubleshooting design challenges, and maintaining CAD standards and templates to support efficient workflows.

Job Responsibilities:

- Lead the development of civil engineering designs and construction plans, including grading, drainage, and site layout.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D for alignments, profiles, and grading features to produce engineered plans and sheet setups, including plan views, sections, elevations, and details.
- Apply advanced concepts for site grading, storm drainage, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater best management practices.
- Collaborate with civil engineers to interpret design intent and translate it into accurate CAD drawings.
- Coordinate with other disciplines such as survey, electrical, geotechnical, and structural engineering to ensure seamless design integration.
- Troubleshoot and solve design challenges with practical, client-focused solutions while applying creativity and independent thought.

Position Requirements:

- An associate or technical degree in CAD, civil engineering technology, or a related field is required.
- Eight or more years of experience in civil design, with strong proficiency in Civil 3D.
- Advanced understanding of civil design principles, including grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
- Ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain design standards.
- Ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain design standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

If you’re passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

## About ANS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ANS is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm delivering technical expertise for renewable energy, infrastructure, and data center projects across the United States and Mexico.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no external funding rounds publicly reported)
- **Headquarters**: South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Vatsal Shah (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), high-voltage transmission, water/wastewater, data center infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, utilities, municipalities, and private-sector clients needing engineering design, testing, and project management for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
- **Mission**: "To support the renewable transition and data center growth that empowers our partners, people, and communities to build with confidence and purpose nationwide." [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)

## Products & Services
Each major offering is delivered as a full-service engineering consulting package:
- **Electrical Engineering**: Design and analysis for power systems, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
- **Geotechnical Engineering**: Subsurface evaluation, foundation recommendations, soil/rock analysis.
- **Structural Engineering**: Design of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure with focus on safety and resilience.
- **Civil, Site & Land Development**: Planning, grading, drainage, and regulatory compliance for land projects.
- **Laboratory Materials Testing**: In-house testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
- **High Voltage & Transmission Line Engineering**: Design and grid integration for high-voltage systems.
- **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Full lifecycle design, grid compliance, and commissioning.
- **Photovoltaic (PV) Systems**: Utility-scale and commercial solar engineering.
- **Water & Wastewater Engineering**: Modernization of municipal water systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,500 projects completed, 800+ partners served. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers) — Headcount reported as 252 on LinkedIn (as of Sept 2026, +216.2% YoY), while the company website states "over 300 professionals across 19 offices." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team) / [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; no institutional investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as a 2026 Inc. 5000 honoree. [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo) — Rapid headcount growth (more than doubled in the past year). — 19 offices across the U.S. and Mexico. — Expanding into high-voltage, BESS, and PV engineering.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cross-disciplinary integration**: Eliminates silos by offering civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, and testing services under one roof, reducing handoffs and accelerating project timelines. [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)
- **Tech-enabled delivery**: Uses proprietary in-house design tools and machine learning, leveraging knowledge from nearly 150 GW of supported projects. [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **People-first culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, safety, and continuous learning — recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
- **Integrated project management**: Dedicated project managers ensure responsive, intentional outcomes across all phases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Renewable energy transition**: Deepening capabilities in solar, wind, and battery storage to support utility-scale projects.
- **Data center growth**: Expanding engineering services for the rapidly growing data center market.
- **Geographic expansion**: Opening new offices across the U.S. to serve a national client base.
- **Talent scaling**: Aggressively hiring across all disciplines to keep pace with project demand (30+ open roles as of mid-2026).

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work**: Projects directly impact renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and environmental innovation. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **People-first culture**: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety, well-being, and mutual support. "You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find a team that has your back." [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Room to grow**: Promotes from within, offers mentorship, technical training, and leadership development. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Diverse projects & locations**: Portfolio spans multiple industries and geographic regions; opportunities to work across offices in New Jersey, Texas, Kansas, Arizona, and Mexico.
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated as remote-first; likely hybrid/office-based given the nature of engineering consulting. Offices in 19 locations.
- **Engineering culture**: Forward-thinking, tech-enabled, and solutions-focused. Engineers use latest tools and can contribute to proprietary design systems.

## Sources
1. [ans-team.com – Homepage](https://ans-team.com/)
2. [ans-team.com – Careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
3. [ans-team.com – About Us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
4. [LinkedIn – ANS team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
5. [Inc. 5000 Profile – ANS](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo)

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