Senior Substation & T&D Drafter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Company-paid disability

Life insurance

401(k) with match

FSAs

Job summary

Saber Power Services, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Drafter to independently develop and revise complex electrical, civil, and structural drawings for substations and T&D projects. The role interfaces with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate, code-compliant construction documents.

The Senior Drafter will mentor junior drafters, maintain drawing standards, and support project deadlines while utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and Civil 3D. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Electrical Design, Civil Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years drafting experience in electrical utility, substation, transmission, distribution, or structural design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Revit, AutoCAD Electrical, and Civil 3D preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop complex technical drawings and construction packages.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE and company drafting procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and design requirements.
• Experience mentoring junior drafters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, prepare, and revise detailed electrical, civil, and structural drawings for substations and/or T&D projects.
• Prepare and maintain complex CAD drawings, models, and construction documentation using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Civil 3D, or other software.
• Develop and review substation drawings: one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, layouts, grounding plans, conduit routes.
• Develop and review T&D design drawings: plan/profile, pole/tower layouts, route maps, right-of-way drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve design discrepancies and incorporate changes.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance; perform QA/QC on peers’ drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Civil 3D

Electrical drafting

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in drafting/civil/electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Saber Power Services, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Drafter to independently develop and revise complex electrical, civil, and structural drawings for substations and T&D projects. The role interfaces with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate, code-compliant construction documents.

The Senior Drafter will mentor junior drafters, maintain drawing standards, and support project deadlines while utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and Civil 3D. Equal opportunity employer.