Electrical Design CAD-Document Control Technician Senior

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY; Chouteau (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GRDA seeks a CAD/Document Control specialist at its Grand River Energy Center, located about 30 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role administers engineering, construction, and operating documents through their lifecycle to ensure accuracy, storage, and accessibility in line with standards and regulatory requirements.

The position also provides CAD support, creating and maintaining 3D models, as-built records, and related engineering documents, collaborating with engineering, operations, and

Qualifications

• 3D modeling skills and ability to edit complex XREFs.
• Experience with CAD, drafting, and drawing management.
• Knowledge of document management systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration, organization, and control of engineering and project documents.
• Maintain 3D models for GREC facilities and related drawings.
• Support work orders, compliance, excavation permits, and change management.
• Ensure accurate records and drawings with access and audit trails.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Plant 3D

Navisworks

ImageSite

3D modeling

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering Design or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

SharePoint

ImageSite Document Management

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.October 14, 2026We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.GRDA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CAD/Document Control specialist at its Grand River Energy Center (GREC), located just thirty (30) miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The CAD and Document Control Specialist is primarily responsible for the administration, organization, maintenance, and control of engineering, construction, and operational documents throughout their lifecycle. This position ensures that records, drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation are accurately maintained, properly stored, and readily accessible in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.In addition to document control responsibilities, the position provides CAD support, including the creation, revision, maintenance, and management of technical drawings, as-built documents, and related engineering records. The role works closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure documentation accuracy, configuration control, and effective information management.Key objectives include:Approximately 70-90% Document Control and Drawings/Records ManagementManagement of all document control processes and industrial drafting/design needs for all Generation departmentsMaintain the 3D models for GREC 3, GREC 2 HEP and various 4-Syte applications.Support work order, compliance, excavation permit and management of change processes.Gain instant access to the information individuals need when they need it.Control GRDA’s design files and engineering contentShorten drawing approval cyclesAccelerate design work-sharing: Collaboration results in good decisions, effective use of resources, and increased team productivity. Easily find and share the latest files, see the latest markups, and more.Connect and empower integrated teams: Remove geographic and technology boundaries to ensure everyone has current project information to make timely decisions.Reduce risk: Shorten drawing/document/design approval cycles and resolve issues quickly with tightly integrated, multi-discipline work processes. Speed the exchange of project documents and preserve an accurate audit trail to prevent losing design information.Add metadata to these documents to facilitate searches and filters to quickly find these documentsDevelop long term data naming conventions and mechanical/structural drafting standards.Involved in all MOC processes to insure all MOCs are fully Documented with updated drawingsSUPERVISION RECEIVED:Reports directly to the Technical Services Manager.SUPERVISED PERSONNEL:NAEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:3D modeling skills.Ability to use AutoCAD, Autodesk Plant 3D, Navisworks Freedom, Universal Plant Creator, Document Adapter, Drafting skills ranging from 2D to advanced 3D with general knowledge of all disciplines.Ability to edit complex XREFs and geolocate objects within the AutoCAD environment.Ability to gather dimensions for new/existing facility data to capture design-related changes and incorporate those into a wide variety of dwg types.Be able to navigate within the Universal Plant Viewer environment as a power user.Be able to use/understand the ImageSite Document Management environment and facilitate the addition of new users, explain to others how the system operates, and how best to organize the data for ease of user access/location.Be able to handle multiple projects/dwg requests simultaneously while keeping up with drafting changes and dwg additions to Imagesite.Document ControlSharePoint or equalExperience with the application of design theories, principles, and concepts. Bachelor's Degree - Engineering Design or equivalentAutodesk Plant 3D15+ years in a power plant or oil and gas industrySPECIAL CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS, LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experience with AutoCAD, Maximo, Outlook, Visio, Project, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Word. The position requires advanced knowledge of industrial processes (mechanical, chemical, and electrical) and drafting tools/software (CAD, SolidWorks, 3D modeling, ImageSite).Attention to detailMust possess and demonstrate excellent writing and composition skills.Must be comfortable giving verbal presentations before groups.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & SAFETY CONCERNS:Work locations range from an office environment to outdoors and/or indoors in a high noise/high temperature environment with possible work in confined spaces.Odd shifts and after-hours work may be required under system emergency (possible during outages)JOB LOCATION:Work is performed primarily at the Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma. Minimal travel requirements.If you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us.