Electric Substation CAD Designer – Drafting Pro

Dashiell; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell is seeking an Electrical Designer for our New Orleans, LA office to support substation design by preparing drawings, performing basic calculations, and assisting senior designers. The role focuses on developing familiarity with electrical, P&C standards and company procedures while contributing to the project team.

Based at One Galleria Blvd, Suite 1900 Metairie, LA 70001, you will help produce CAD deliverables, review drawings, and learn applicable codes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting, engineering technology, or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of drafting and design experience in electrical or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with discipline-specific design software is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical design including power distribution, conduit and cable tray routing, panel schedules, and NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established standards and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering drawings and CAD documents under close supervision of senior designers.
• Assist in development of design packages including plans, details, and specifications.
• Perform basic quantity take-offs and material lists from design drawings.
• Perform lighting studies using Visual Lighting software.
• Maintain drawing files and project documentation in compliance with company or client standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to submittal to supervisor.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure consistency across drawing sets.
• Learn and apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and company design guidelines.
• Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.
• Assist CAD Admin group to set up and implement customer standards.
• Assist CAD Admin group in developing and controlling CADD libraries and standards.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
• Travel for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Word processing, spreadsheets, email

BIM process understanding

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting/engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Visual Lighting software

BIM/process standards tools

Job description

Dashiell is seeking an Electrical Designer for our New Orleans, LA office to support substation design by preparing drawings, performing basic calculations, and assisting senior designers. The role focuses on developing familiarity with electrical, P&C standards and company procedures while contributing to the project team.

Based at One Galleria Blvd, Suite 1900 Metairie, LA 70001, you will help produce CAD deliverables, review drawings, and learn applicable codes.