Lead Substation P&C CAD Designer

Pike Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC seeks an experienced Substation P&C Design professional to create detailed substation drawings and supervise junior designers. You will interpret complex P&C designs for voltages up to 500kV, ensure conformance to client specifications, and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

The role requires strong CAD skills, project scheduling, and budget awareness, with leadership responsibilities and site-visits as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in CAD design.
• Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create substation P&C design drawings per client standards and industry best practices.
• Interpret P&C designs for utility stations through 500kV 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 work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters.
• Check designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standards.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines and communicate effectively.
• Visit sites to advise on design issues.
• Manage budgets and project schedules.

Skills

CAD Design

Education

Utility CAD Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC seeks an experienced Substation P&C Design professional to create detailed substation drawings and supervise junior designers. You will interpret complex P&C designs for voltages up to 500kV, ensure conformance to client specifications, and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

The role requires strong CAD skills, project scheduling, and budget awareness, with leadership responsibilities and site-visits as needed.