HV Substation CAD Designer — Schematics & Wiring

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join our energy consulting team in Austin, TX.

You will prepare schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage substations and renewable energy interconnections, working closely with engineers to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of CAD experience with AutoCAD and a relevant associate degree, can manage multiple drawings, and is detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field of study.
• Minimum of 3 yrs. of CAD experience, AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Previous experience drafting schematic and associated wiring drawings for high voltage utility substations projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Computer aided design and drafting of all engineering products and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
• Typical CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
• Operations Diagrams
• Single Line Drawings
• Three Line Drawings
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Communication Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
• Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• Self-checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy prior to turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work.
• Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Detailed and quality oriented.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments as changes occur in projects.
• Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Skills

CAD drafting

Schematic drawings

High voltage awareness

Education

Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join our energy consulting team in Austin, TX.

You will prepare schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage substations and renewable energy interconnections, working closely with engineers to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of CAD experience with AutoCAD and a relevant associate degree, can manage multiple drawings, and is detail-oriented.