Senior Substation CAD Technician — Remote

Bowman; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Substations CAD Technician III to join our team remotely across the United States. This senior CAD role focuses on advanced drafting, design support, and technical expertise for substation projects, producing and reviewing complex drawings to professional standards.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with engineers, and ensure drawings comply with company standards and regulatory guidelines while supporting multiple projects and tight 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

• Produce and maintain detailed substation drawings for new construction, expansions, and retrofit projects.
• Coordinate drawing deliverables with engineering, protection & control, civil/structural, and construction teams.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate comments accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain drawing revisions, document control, and version tracking within designated systems.
• Develop, revise, and finalize complex substation drawings, including general arrangement, sections, details, conduit plans, grounding layouts, and foundation details.
• Apply redlines and engineering markups with precision; create and maintain CAD blocks and standard details.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

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 across the United States. This senior CAD role focuses on advanced drafting, design support, and technical expertise for substation projects, producing and reviewing complex drawings to professional standards.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with engineers, and ensure drawings comply with company standards and regulatory guidelines while supporting multiple projects and tight schedules.