Lead Substation CAD Designer

United Grid Solutions; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking an experienced substation protection and control CAD designer to join our electrical engineering team in Fort Mill, SC. You will produce P&C design drawings, interpret customer specifications, and support projects from concept through delivery.

You will mentor junior designers, collaborate across disciplines, visit sites, and help manage schedules and budgets to ensure safe, cost-effective results.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of CAD design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create substation P&C design drawings from client standards and industry practices.
• Read and interpret P&C designs for substations through 500 kV, including one lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and SCADA.
• Interpret written specifications and implement them in engineering drawings.
• Understand equipment arrangements in substation design.
• Oversee junior staff and mentor designers/drafters.
• Check designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standards.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines and visit sites to advise on design issues.
• Manage budgets and project schedules.

Skills

CAD Design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

Utilities CAD Design degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking an experienced substation protection and control CAD designer to join our electrical engineering team in Fort Mill, SC. You will produce P&C design drawings, interpret customer specifications, and support projects from concept through delivery.

You will mentor junior designers, collaborate across disciplines, visit sites, and help manage schedules and budgets to ensure safe, cost-effective results.