Senior Substation Drafter: AutoCAD 2D Electrical Layouts

Energy Jobline ZR; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services is seeking a Senior Drafter to support the design of Transmission & Distribution electrical substations. The role focuses on creating and modifying AutoCAD 2D engineering drawings, preparing construction packages, and ensuring compliance with company standards and industry codes.

Responsibilities include developing physical layouts, foundations, grounding, conduit, switchgear, control buildings, and electrical bus systems, while coordinating with engineers, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field OR equivalent technical education and relevant industry experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D drafting and design.
• Strong understanding of electrical substations, transmission and distribution systems, or utility operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify AutoCAD 2D drawings for electrical substation projects.
• Develop physical layouts including foundations, grounding, conduit, switchgear, control buildings, and electrical bus systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings, material takeoffs, and construction documentation.
• Support substation construction, maintenance, and field services.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with Southern Company design standards and industry codes.
• Participate in occasional field visits to support project execution.

Skills

Electrical Substations

Transmission & Distribution

Physical Layout Design

Foundation Layouts

Grounding

Conduit Design

Switchgear

Control Buildings

Electrical Bus Design

NESC

NEC

OSHA

Engineering Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field OR equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk Vault

Maximo

TEAMS

STOMP

Job description

Southern Company Services is seeking a Senior Drafter to support the design of Transmission & Distribution electrical substations. The role focuses on creating and modifying AutoCAD 2D engineering drawings, preparing construction packages, and ensuring compliance with company standards and industry codes.

Responsibilities include developing physical layouts, foundations, grounding, conduit, switchgear, control buildings, and electrical bus systems, while coordinating with engineers, project