CAD Designer I, II, III or IV

Tri-State Generation And Transmission Association • Westminster, CO

89d • $63,000 - $108,000 • Remote

About The Position

This is a professional position responsible for developing and providing engineering support and design for Engineers including detailing the physical layout, materials, design standards, specifications, applicable codes, and procedures needed for the development of new or modified substation facility utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software to complete related technical design work. Perform basic related engineering analysis and design calculations. Checks, verifies, and provides quality control for own designs as well as the designs of other designers and engineering staff, as required. Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: CAD Designer I, job grade 5; CAD Designer II, job grade 6; CAD Designer III; job grade 7 or CAD Designer IV, job grade 8. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology including Electrical, Electronic, Civil, Mechanical or other related engineering technology area or equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in electrical/electronic/civil/mechanical engineering design work in an industrial/commercial environment, including CAD experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices, design standards, codes, rules and regulations affecting the electric utility industry.
• Ability to read and understand civil/structural drawings and develop reports, physical arrangements, details, and diagrams for electric substations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years lead/supervisory experience.
• Experience with electric utility transmission and generation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide engineering support and design for Engineers.
• Detail the physical layout, materials, design standards, specifications, applicable codes, and procedures for substation facilities.
• Utilize CAD software to complete technical design work.
• Perform basic engineering analysis and design calculations.
• Check, verify, and provide quality control for own designs and those of others.
• Create/customize civil/structural drawings to meet design criteria.
• Develop bill of material sheets for new or existing facilities.
• Coordinate work for others and interface between Drawing Control and technical areas.
• Prepare time to complete estimates for workload and budgets.
• Conduct CAD design activities on special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Option
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree