Substation Designer – P&C
About The Position
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join a growing energy consulting firm. The Substation Designer would work with our growing Substation Engineering Team to prepare schematic and associated wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field of study.
- Minimum of 3 yrs. of CAD experience, AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Previous experience drafting schematic and associated wiring drawings for high voltage utility substations projects is required.
Responsibilities
- Computer aided design and drafting of all engineering products and deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
- Typical CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
- Operations Diagrams
- Single Line Drawings
- Three Line Drawings
- Current and Potential Schematics
- Protection and Control Schematics
- Communication Schematics
- Alarm Schematics
- Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
- Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
- Self-checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy prior to turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work.
- Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements.
- Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
- Detailed and quality oriented.
- Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments as changes occur in projects.
- Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
- Provide interdepartmental support as required.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
