Substation Drafter

BHMG Engineers•St. Louis, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

BHMG is a leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities, and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we’ve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what’s possible. We empower our team, encourage ownership and innovation, and create an environment where you can enjoy your work, do your best, and make a meaningful impact for our clients. At BHMG, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day: Build Trust. Provide Solutions. Enjoy Freedom. The Drafter independently prepares detailed electrical drawings and documentation for substation projects. This role applies drafting standards, interprets engineering inputs with minimal supervision, and supports project execution through accurate, timely deliverables. This position allows for on-site or a hybrid work schedule in any of our office locations: St. Louis, MO; Collinsville, IL; or Bettendorf, IA.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
Typically, 2 or more years of substation, electrical, or utility drafting experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and practical experience may be considered.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and MicroStation required.
Ability to consistently apply client and company drafting standards.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Effective communication and collaboration with engineers and project teams.
Ability to resolve drafting issues and meet deadlines on concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete substation drawing packages, including one-lines, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical layout drawings.
Ensure compliance with client standards or apply BHMG standards when client standards are not provided.
Maintain and update drawing lists, ensuring accuracy, document control, and alignment with approved project deliverables.
Interpret engineering markups, design criteria, and standards to produce accurate, compliant drawings.
Update and revise existing (brownfield) drawings, resolving drafting inconsistencies and documentation gaps.
Perform plotting, batch plotting, scanning, and issuing of drawing and documentation packages.
Manage workload across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
Provide basic drafting guidance and standards support to Associate Drafters.