CAD Operator

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVANGRID is hiring a CAD Operator in Portland, OR to manage the engineering drawings library and support arc flash studies for wind plants. You will work onsite with Operations to ensure accurate drawings, maintain document control, and update models using CAD tools and 2D drafting.

The role requires an associate degree in CAD/Engineering or equivalent, with 0-7 years of experience depending on seniority, and familiarity with NEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or two year equivalent, in CAD/Engineering/Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Update drawings and ensure correct, up-to-date information in engineering drawings library.
• Assist with arc flash studies and model updates.
• Maintain document control and SharePoint library for engineering drawings.
• Work with CAD systems to update wind plant drawings and electrical controls.
• Prepare field sketches and red-line drawings from various sources.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Electrical layout

Documentation control

Interpreting field sketches

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Project)

Education

Associate degree in CAD/Engineering

Two-year equivalent in drafting/engineering tech

Tools

SharePoint

Arc Flash software (EasyPower/ArcPro)

AutoCAD/2D drafting

Job description

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience. Location: Portland, OR - Onsite Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 DOE.

Job Summary

The CAD Operator will primarily be responsible for managing the engineering drawings library database in SharePoint and ensuring appropriate document control is enforced, and will assist with Arc Flash Hazard Studies along with various other engineering functions related to substation and protection & control.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with CAD systems to update substation, collection system, electrical controls systems and transmission electrical drawings for specified wind plants in close coordination with Operations personnel, ensuring that the drawings convey the correct and most up-to-date information.
• Manage records and documentation concerning the modifications to specified drawings.
• Ensure appropriate document control is enforced and manage the engineering drawings library in SharePoint.
• Assist with arc flash model and study reviews and model updates.
• Electrical substation design and knowledge of NEC & IEEE standards, methods and practices.
• Work from red‑line drawings, sketches or scanned images, OEM drawings, or other drawings and/or specifications.
• Participate in regional and project staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as directed and needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree, or two year equivalent, in Computer Drafting, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Technology, and/or Electrical Engineering.
• No experience required, however pay and job title is dependent on experience. 0-5yrs as a Career CAD Operator, 5-7yrs with a minimum of 5 years electrical layout experience for electrical power & control wiring (power distribution, schematic & ladder diagrams, transmission and substation design, etc) as a Sr, 7+ years as a Lead.
• Demonstrable technical ability on CAD platforms.
• Modify existing drawings to minimize the need to create new drawings and create new drawings when necessary in a timely fashion that meet internal quality standards.
• Interpret and prepare field sketches, and red‑line drawings in 2D.
• Must be able to self‑check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Able to work closely with Operations personnel to obtain information or ensure drawing accuracy and clarity.
• Able to contribute in design reviews and improve job efficiencies.
• Should possess intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, etc.) with Microsoft SharePoint experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with three‑phase, DC electrical systems, substations, and transmission systems.
• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in wind plant operations and turbine experience.
• Experience with Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and EasyPower/ArcPro Software.
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) qualifications.
• Engineering technician experience.
• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater Portland area.

Additional Success Factors

• Takes action beyond that required by explicit job responsibilities; sets high performance goals and originates action rather than responding to the action of others.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment where consensus between diverse work streams is often required before projects can proceed.
• Strong prioritization and multi‑tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.
• Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution‑focused outlook on problem solving.
• Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Disclaimer

AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRID Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Company

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Job Posting End Date

October-30-2026