Manager Transmission Engineering CAD

Oncor • Ft Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Engineering CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Manager is responsible for leading a team of CAD drafters that produce accurate and safe line and substation engineering drawings and documentation, manages CAD procedures and processes, and also provides CAD software support and training.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates Degree in drafting, engineering technology, or equivalent field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of CAD drafting experience is required.
• Previous experience creating, managing, and enforcing CAD design standards is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, and experience managing large programs or initiatives is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with previous experience as a design team lead are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with previous drafting experience related to transmission line and substation design are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with 3D/BIM design experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Partners with other internal stakeholders to manage software vendor relationships, including contracts, performance, support, and updates.
• Builds a trained staff of CAD drafters, and other support personnel, to meet the design needs of the business unit and partners. This includes executing a hiring strategy, assignment of design work, and ensuring documented training plans are in place for drafter development.
• Completes CAD designs of transmission line and substation projects based on Engineer design specifications.
• Performs reviews of the team deliverables to ensure accurate work product.
• Creates, maintains, and enforces CAD standards for both internal and external users on Company projects.
• Performs necessary design audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Partners with business stakeholders to define CAD vision and strategy.
• Remains aware of emerging CAD trends and technologies and provides recommendations of potential accuracy and efficiency improvements.
• Provides training and technical support for users of the CAD software.
• Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
• Commuter benefits
• Electric vehicle incentive program
• Appliance purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree