Hybrid Substation Design Technician (CAD & Layout)

Duke Energy Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Technician for substation drafting and layout. This hybrid role requires onsite presence three days a week after onboarding, with work from both remote and onsite locations.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, creating construction documents, and providing material estimates. Qualifications include two years as a Substation Technician, plus CAD and drafting proficiency; EEI testing may be required. No visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as Technician in Substation progression
• 60 quarter credits in approved engineering/technical program or a recognized degree
• Must pass an entrance examination as specified by the Department
• Proficiency in drafting standards, symbols, nomenclature, CAD tools, and engineering terms

Responsibilities

• Uses safety practices and procedures.
• Identifies substation equipment, layout requirements, plans, sections, panel elevations, and basic wiring design.
• Reads and applies information from drawings, catalogs and other documents.
• Creates construction documents including setup, merging, scanning.
• Performs general layout of substation equipment per standards and codes.
• Provides material requirements and labor estimates to customers or other entities.
• Determines minor material requirements and prepares bills of material.
• Maintains familiarity with older substation designs while adopting new tech.
• Guides and assists colleagues with practices and procedures.
• Performs higher classification work in preparation for advancement.
• Performs other similar work as assigned.

Skills

Drafting standards

CAD tools

Engineering terms

Substation experience

Education

60 quarter credits in engineering/technical program

Engineering degree recognized by the Department

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Technician for substation drafting and layout. This hybrid role requires onsite presence three days a week after onboarding, with work from both remote and onsite locations.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, creating construction documents, and providing material estimates. Qualifications include two years as a Substation Technician, plus CAD and drafting proficiency; EEI testing may be required. No visa sponsorship.