CAD Operator – Substation Drawings & Arc Flash Support

Iberdrola Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVANGRID, headquartered in Portland, OR, is seeking a CAD Operator to manage the engineering drawings library and support arc flash studies. The role emphasizes CAD updates for substations and wind plants and strict document control in SharePoint.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 2-year equivalent in CAD/engineering tech, ability to work with red-line drawings, and familiarity with NEC/IEEE standards. Onsite role in Portland.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year equivalent in CAD, engineering technology or electrical engineering.
• Ability to modify drawings and manage documents with accuracy and quality.
• Experience using CAD tools and SharePoint for document control.

Responsibilities

• Update drawings for substations, wind plants and electrical controls in CAD.
• Maintain and organize the engineering drawings library in SharePoint.
• Assist with arc flash studies and model updates.
• Work from red-line drawings, OEM drawings, or scanned images.
• Participate in regional and project staff meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-checking

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associates degree or two-year equivalent in CAD/Engineering Tech

Tools

ArcFlash software (EasyPower/ArcPro)

SharePoint

Job description

AVANGRID, headquartered in Portland, OR, is seeking a CAD Operator to manage the engineering drawings library and support arc flash studies. The role emphasizes CAD updates for substations and wind plants and strict document control in SharePoint.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 2-year equivalent in CAD/engineering tech, ability to work with red-line drawings, and familiarity with NEC/IEEE standards. Onsite role in Portland.