Remote Substation CAD Technician III

Bowman Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Substations CAD Technician III to join our team remotely across the United States. The role provides advanced drafting support, collaborates with engineers, and delivers constructible substation drawings for new projects and retrofits.

You will mentor CAD Technicians I–II, lead drafting standards improvements, and ensure packages meet regulatory and company requirements while supporting project schedules.

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

• Develop, revise, and finalize complex substation drawings, including general arrangement layouts, sections, elevations, and details.
• Coordinate drawing deliverables with engineering, protection & control, civil/structural, and construction teams.
• Produce and maintain detailed substation drawings for new construction, expansions, and retrofit projects.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, engineering requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain drawing revisions, document control, and version tracking within designated systems.
• Support field changes by updating as-built drawings accurately and timely.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Substation drafting

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Substations CAD Technician III to join our team remotely across the United States. The role provides advanced drafting support, collaborates with engineers, and delivers constructible substation drawings for new projects and retrofits.

You will mentor CAD Technicians I–II, lead drafting standards improvements, and ensure packages meet regulatory and company requirements while supporting project schedules.