CAD Technician/Designer, Substation - Salem, OR

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a CAD Technician/Designer for substations and data centers in Salem, OR. Ideal candidates should have experience in drafting within the electrical power industry, proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation, and a strong grasp of electrical engineering concepts. This role offers a chance to work on important projects with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure optimization.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Support for continuing education

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

401k

Flexible work schedule

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring

Qualifications

• 3+ years drafting and design experience in the electrical power industry.
• Solid understanding of CAE/CAD software functions and electrical engineering terminology.
• Knowledge of substations, transmission, and distribution lines.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematic and wiring drawings.
• Create detailed site plans and substation designs.
• Perform design coordination and drawing reviews.

Skills

Drafting Techniques

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associates of Science degree in CAD Drafting or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil3D

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David Evans and Associates has immediate openings for Substation CAD Technicians and Designers who can be located in our Portland, OR, Corvallis, OR, Spokane, WA, Denver, CO offices or remote depending on experience. These individuals will work under the direction of engineers and other CAD Technicians/Designers, developing drawings for substations, data centers, battery energy store system(BESS) sites and may also include transmission and distribution drawings using AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and Excel.

Responsibilities for the CAD Technician/Designer may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop electrical schematic and wiring drawings including single- & three-line diagrams, relay and control schematics, communication diagrams, and panel wiring diagrams
• Develop plan drawings including site plans, substation electric plans, foundation plans, conduit plans, grounding plans, and fence plans
• Develop detail drawings including grounding, conduits, conduit and cable tray layouts, and panel elevations
• Develop bill of materials and schedules including cable and conduit schedules
• Create drawings for electrical enclosures, equipment, instruments, and installations details
• Plan, detail, and schedule work and final delivery of drawings
• Outline, set up, organize, and maintain project drawings according to applicable standards
• Perform site visits to create sketches, red lines, and gather information for as-builts
• Perform design coordination, drawings reviews, and create mark ups
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Associates of Science degree in CAD Drafting or Engineering is preferred or a Certificate in Drafting & Design
• 3+ years drafting and design experience in the electrical power industry or related field dealing with electrical equipment, panels, and conduit/wiring is preferred
• Candidates should have a solid understanding of drafting techniques, computer-aided engineering/ computer-aided drafting (CAE/CAD) software functions and electrical engineering terminology
• The ability to communicate well, develop innovative solutions and be knowledgeable about substations, transmission and distribution lines is a benefit
• Experienced and proficient with MicroStation (Bentley)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (AutoDesk), and Civil3D
• Knowledge of Inventor, Substation Design Suite, and PLS-CADD is highly desirable
• Candidates should have the ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Salary Range: $25/hr - 45/hr commensurate with qualifications and experience; will vary by location.
  
  

Energy Jobs With DEA

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a well-respected electrical engineering consulting firm providing Siting and Permitting; Renewable Energy; and Power Delivery services to utilities, renewable developers, and contractors across the United States. Our team is committed to helping our clients develop renewable and responsibly generated electricity and optimize their power system infrastructure for safe operation and reliable, economic power delivery to our communities and end users. For more than 40 years, David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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