CAD Technician/Designer, Substation - Tacoma, WA.

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks a CAD Technician/Designer for their Tacoma office. In this role, you will develop various drawings for substations and related projects while utilizing AutoCAD and other CAD software. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical drafting with opportunities for professional growth and support.

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 work schedule

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Opportunity for growth and mentoring

Qualifications

• 3+ years drafting and design experience in the electrical power industry preferred.
• Ability to communicate well and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience with basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematic and wiring drawings.
• Create and maintain project drawings according to standards.
• Perform site visits to gather information for as-builts.

Skills

Understanding of drafting techniques

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical engineering terminology

Proficiency in MicroStation

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of Civil3D

Education

Associates of Science degree in CAD Drafting or Engineering

Certificate in Drafting & Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil3D

Inventor

Substation Design Suite

PLS-CADD

Job description

Join to apply for the CAD Technician/Designer, Substation - Tacoma, WA. role at David Evans and Associates, Inc.

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the CAD Technician/Designer, Substation - Tacoma, WA. role at David Evans and Associates, Inc.

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at David Evans and Associates, Inc. by 2x

Get notified about new Computer Aided Design Technician jobs in Tacoma, WA.

Seattle, WA $110,000.00-$159,000.00 2 weeks ago

Seattle, WA $135,000.00-$194,000.00 2 weeks ago

Technical Designer/Product Development - Apparel

Seattle, WA $70,460.00-$98,549.35 23 hours ago

Seattle, WA $85,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago

Technical Designer/Product Development - Apparel

Structural CAD & Revit BIM Modeler/Designer - Tacoma, WA.

Tacoma, WA $72,500.00-$120,640.00 1 week ago

Seattle, WA $165,000.00-$231,000.00 2 weeks ago

Seattle, WA $70,460.00-$98,549.35 18 hours ago

Structural CAD & Revit BIM Modeler/Designer - Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA $72,500.00-$120,640.00 1 week ago

Greater Seattle Area $136,000.00-$218,000.00 3 weeks ago

Seattle, WA $135,000.00-$194,000.00 2 weeks ago

Senior Product Designer, Exceptional Ability

Seattle, WA $128,300.00-$175,200.00 1 day ago

Greater Seattle Area $146,000.00-$222,000.00 1 week ago

Greater Seattle Area $146,000.00-$222,000.00 1 week ago

Seattle, WA $128,300.00-$175,200.00 2 weeks ago

Seattle, WA $180,000.00-$247,500.00 6 days ago

Seattle, WA $130,000.00-$159,000.00 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.