Remote Substation CAD Lead: Expert Drafting

Bowman; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401(k) retirement savings plan with会社

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and other

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Substations CAD Technician III to join our team remotely in the United States. This role provides advanced drafting support and serves as a technical resource for engineers, designers, and junior CAD staff to ensure safe and reliable substation delivery.

You will produce complex drawings, mentor CAD Technicians I–II, and collaborate with engineering teams to translate concepts into constructible drawings. This position emphasizes quality, standards, and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Typically 5-8 years of progressive CAD/drafting experience, with significant substation or utility experience.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Working knowledge of substation equipment, layouts, grounding, and construction methods.
• Experience with utility drafting standards and document control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain detailed substation drawings for new construction, expansions, and retrofit projects.
• Ensure drawing packages comply with company drafting standards, engineering requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate drawing deliverables with engineering, protection & control, civil/structural, and construction teams.
• Support project schedules by managing multiple deliverables and prioritizing work effectively.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate comments accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain drawing revisions, document control, and version tracking within designated systems.

Skills

Substation drafting

Mentoring

Quality checks

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Substations CAD Technician III to join our team remotely in the United States. This role provides advanced drafting support and serves as a technical resource for engineers, designers, and junior CAD staff to ensure safe and reliable substation delivery.

You will produce complex drawings, mentor CAD Technicians I–II, and collaborate with engineering teams to translate concepts into constructible drawings. This position emphasizes quality, standards, and timely deliverables.