Senior CAD Technician – Substation

Smartsearchonline; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA contributions

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Lunch & Learns and technical training

Job summary

ExecuPOWER is seeking a Senior CAD Technician – Substation Services to support design and development of electric utility substation projects. This remote role partners with engineers, designers, project managers, and CAD technicians to produce accurate electrical drawings using AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of substation drafting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior staff while meeting project deadlines.

Job description

Job Details

Substation

Senior CAD Technician – Substation Remote Position Posted: 9/28/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 473

Job Category: Substation

Position Type: Employee

Shift: 1

Senior CAD Technician – Substation Location: Remote About the Role ExecuPOWER is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician – Substation Services to support the design and development of electric utility substation projects. This role is ideal for a highly skilled CAD professional with 7+ years of electrical substation drafting experience who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility, support project execution, and provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced CAD Technicians. As a Senior CAD Technician, you will work closely with Substation Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, and CAD Technicians to produce accurate, high-quality electrical drawings and engineering deliverables. You will use AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation to develop new drawing packages, modify existing designs, incorporate field information, and prepare as-built documentation. This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to contribute to design development, troubleshoot drafting and design issues, support project schedules and budgets, and serve as a technical resource for the CAD team.

What You’ll Do Substation CAD & Drafting

• Develop and maintain detailed electrical substation drawings using AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms.
• Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing drawings, and develop accurate as-built documentation.
• Translate field notes and information into electronic drawing deliverables with guidance from Engineers and Designers.
• Interpret engineering and design requirements and apply appropriate drafting standards and procedures.
• Perform limited design-related functions under the direction and supervision of Engineers or Designers.
• Work with raster drawings and other electronic design documentation as required.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, complete, organized, and consistent with client and company standards.

Project Support & Delivery

• Support substation projects from initiation through completion, helping ensure drafting deliverables are completed accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, and other CAD Technicians to monitor schedules, priorities, project standards, and special requirements.
• Prioritize multiple assignments based on project deadlines and deliverable requirements, including IFC, As-Built, Manufacturer Order, TTP, IFR, and Internal Review packages.
• Perform assigned peer checks and quality reviews.
• Monitor assigned work and communicate potential schedule, resource, or technical issues to the appropriate project lead.
• Support other projects and teams when workload allows to maintain productivity and project continuity.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to less experienced CAD Technicians.
• Help CAD Technicians understand drafting standards, project requirements, and best practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for drafting questions and assigned project tasks.
• Train, coach, and mentor junior team members to improve technical skills, drawing quality, and efficiency.
• Share knowledge and practical experience across the Substation Services team.

Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting

• Perform quality reviews and peer checks to identify drafting errors, inconsistencies, and potential design issues.
• Recognize discrepancies and communicate concerns to Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers for timely resolution.
• Assist with identifying and resolving drafting and design implementation issues under appropriate engineering guidance.
• Maintain high standards for drawing accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Ensure deliverables comply with applicable client requirements, industry standards, company procedures, and safety requirements.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, and CAD Technicians supporting electric utility substation projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drafting standards and assigned CAD tasks within project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions to communicate progress, priorities, and potential issues.
• Communicate effectively with remote team members and project stakeholders.
• Escalate questions, technical concerns, and resource issues to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with evolving substation drafting standards, CAD technologies, utility requirements, and industry practices.
• Help identify opportunities to improve CAD workflows, drawing quality, project efficiency, and deliverable consistency.
• Contribute ideas and practical solutions that improve Substation Services processes.
• Support the development and implementation of improved drafting standards, procedures, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, CAD, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; or a high school diploma with drafting coursework and equivalent technical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical substation drafting or closely related utility engineering drafting.
• Demonstrated experience creating, modifying, reviewing, and maintaining electric substation design drawings.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
• Experience working with raster drawings and electronic engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, techniques, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneNote.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate technical deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and competing priorities while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, support, and collaborate with less experienced CAD Technicians.
• Professional, team-oriented approach with a history of positive interactions with coworkers, engineers, designers, and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electric utility substation engineering and design projects.
• Experience with electrical substation drawing packages, including equipment layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, grounding, control, or related documentation.
• Experience with 3D CAD, intelligent CAD, or model-based design software.
• Knowledge of electrical design principles and substation engineering concepts.
• Experience interpreting field notes and incorporating field conditions into engineering drawings.
• Experience performing CAD quality control, peer reviews, and drawing package reviews.

What Success Looks Like In this role, success means consistently delivering accurate, high-quality substation drawings on schedule, while serving as a dependable technical resource for the project team. You will be successful by:

• Delivering accurate CAD packages and revisions within established deadlines.
• Maintaining high drawing quality and adherence to client and company standards.
• Identifying potential technical or drafting issues early and communicating them effectively.
• Supporting Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers in successful project delivery.
• Helping junior CAD Technicians develop their skills and improve their performance.
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Contributing practical ideas that improve CAD processes and project efficiency.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and clients.

Why Join ExecuPOWER? ExecuPOWER is a certified women-owned engineering consulting firm providing engineering, project management, construction management, quality assurance, and technical services to the electric utility and energy industries. Our teams support critical infrastructure across Substation, Transmission, and Distribution Engineering, as well as Project Management, Construction Management, QA/QC, Renewable Energy, and Field Services. At ExecuPOWER, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced utility professionals on projects that support the reliability, modernization, and continued development of the electric grid. We believe in developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA contributions
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Summer Hours
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet InsuranceFlexible and remote work opportunities
• Tuition assistance and support for professional certifications
• Continuing education and professional development
• Lunch & Learns and technical training
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities

Join ExecuPOWER If you're an experienced Substation CAD Technician looking to take the next step in your career, provide technical leadership, and contribute to complex electric utility projects, we'd like to hear from you.

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