Senior Substation & T&D Drafter

Saber Power Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Disability insurance (short-term and长期

Life insurance

Job summary

Saber Power Services in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter to independently develop and revise complex electrical, civil, and structural drawings focused on substations and T&D infrastructure. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of drafting in electrical utility sectors, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Civil 3D), and the ability to mentor junior drafters while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of drafting experience in electrical utility, substation, transmission, distribution, or structural design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with Revit, AutoCAD Electrical, and Civil 3D is preferred.
• Ability to independently develop complex technical drawings and construction packages.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment, electrical systems, and/or transmission and distribution infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE and company drafting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, prepare, and revise detailed electrical, civil, and structural drawings for high-voltage substation and T&D projects.
• Prepare and maintain CAD drawings, models, and construction documentation using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Civil 3D.
• Develop and review substation drawings: one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, conduit routing, equipment arrangements, and structural drawings.
• Develop and review T&D drawings: plan and profile for lines, pole/tower layouts, route maps, ROW drawings, structure details.
• Interpret engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and redlines to produce accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve design discrepancies and incorporate changes.

Skills

Drafting experience

Independent drafting

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Electrical/Civil Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

AutoCAD Electrical

Civil 3D

Job description

Saber Power Services in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter to independently develop and revise complex electrical, civil, and structural drawings focused on substations and T&D infrastructure. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of drafting in electrical utility sectors, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Civil 3D), and the ability to mentor junior drafters while