High Voltage Substation CAD Designer

Westwood-Professional-Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a collaborative Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to support our Substation Engineering Team in Austin. You will prepare schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations and renewable energy interconnections, coordinating with engineers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes detailed CAD work, BOM importation, and adherence to project schedules, with 3+ years of CAD experience and AutoCAD proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years CAD experience; AutoCAD preferred.
• Drafting schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage substations projects.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and other drafters to deliver accurate drawings.

Responsibilities

• CAD design and drafting of engineering products and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings.
• Create functional electrical drawings: single/multiple line diagrams and schematics.
• Prepare associated wiring diagrams and BOM tables; add notes to drawings.
• Self-check work for accuracy and meet project schedule and quality requirements.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD

Electrical drafting

High voltage substations

Education

Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a collaborative Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to support our Substation Engineering Team in Austin. You will prepare schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations and renewable energy interconnections, coordinating with engineers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes detailed CAD work, BOM importation, and adherence to project schedules, with 3+ years of CAD experience and AutoCAD proficiency preferred.