Standards Designer, Senior or Lead

TEP Tucson Electric Power Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power is seeking a Designer to draft and design electric utility standards, interpret manufacturer drawings, and create CAD templates. You will support asset records, ensure template accuracy, and assist with data integration across GIS, Maximo, and related systems.

Ideal candidates have AutoCAD drafting experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The role involves collaboration with engineers and stakeholders to maintain up-to-date standards and

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1-2 years AutoCAD drafting coursework or an associate degree.
• 1-2 years professional drafting experience with conventional drafting symbols and markups.
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and ability to work with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and design opportunities on distribution and transmission standards.
• Create electronic drawing markups and CAD symbols for standard usage.
• Assist in maintaining templates, asset records, and data integration with GIS/Maximo.
• Ensure compliance with drafting standards and document control requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Technical drawing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Drafting and Design Technology

AA in applied services or applied technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Raster Design

AutoCAD Vault

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for drafting, designing, and maintaining electrical distribution standards, engineering drawings, and CAD documentation supporting Tucson Electric Power's Electrical Service Requirements, Construction Materials, Transmission and Distribution Standards and Tools Catalogs. Collaborate with Engineers, Standards Committee Members, Manufacturers and internal stakeholders to develop, update, and standardize engineering drawings. Ensure the Company maintains accurate data and continually works to modernize CAD templates, symbols, and technical documentation used throughout the organization. Ensure all drafting deliverables conform to company standards, engineering practices, quality requirements, and safety expectations while supporting residential, commercial, and utility transmission and distribution projects. Work independently under the direction of an Engineer and plan own work within allotted budget and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and design opportunities on distribution and transmission standards that include schematics, manufacturer drawing interpretation, block building and templates. Responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge, learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to the client's standards and expectations. Responsible for knowing and following our standards, procedures, and processes, collaborating on design issues, and seeking guidance from those with more experience. Creates, updates, and maintains electric utility design templates and assists with asset records using AutoCAD. Supports Associate Engineers, Maximo, and Standards Committees with asset management initiatives by producing standards drawings, completing as-builts, maintaining Utility Network connectivity, and ensuring compliance with design standards and document control requirements. Audit templates ensuring compliance with utility drafting standards and regulatory requirements. Manage template revisions, documentation, and version control. Perform testing and validation of new template releases before production deployment. Ensure drafting templates support accurate electric asset data capture for integration into GIS, Utility Network, Maximo, and asset management systems. Incorporate required asset attributes, equipment identifiers, and engineering metadata into standard drawing formats. Support digital record accuracy throughout the asset lifecycle.

Designer

Research design layouts and alternatives for small modification or revision projects. May require close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Assist experienced engineers or designers in large projects or standards creation. Assist in the review and revision of material and design standards. Create electronic drawing markups of rough sketches or initial design drawings. Become familiar with TEP-specific standards and associated industry standards or codes. Oversee the drafting and drawing process, providing timely feedback to questions and review of final product to meet project schedules. Work independently under the direction of an Associate Engineer and plan own work within allotted budget and schedules. Provide technical support for CADD design systems and software. Create CAD symbols for standard usage and drawing creation.

Senior

Researches design layouts and alternatives for small to medium- sized projects and assists experienced engineers or designers in large projects. May require supervision on new aspects or non-standard assignments. Independently prepares and reviews design deliverables. Provides technical guidance in applicable design processes. Provides direction to other design and drafting personnel in the use of tools and preparation of design deliverables. Assists Associate Engineers in the creation of standards and procedures or requested. May have several projects assigned at the same time. Manufactures drawing review. Conducts field walkdowns and gathers data from facilities. Translates standards, specifications, and code regulations into design. Comfortable with presenting departmental training material in front of others.

Lead

A top-level individual contributor who may be assigned any project that is within the section’s responsibilities. Has primary responsibility for projects of any size or complexity. Requires minimal supervision in project assignments and requires guidance only on unusual or complex assignments. Follows approved standards in design with minor modifications. Provides leadership to the section and for projects from a technical standpoint. Is the primary source of training for the section and will share information openly. Acts as a technical mentor to new or less experienced designers. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision-making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis. Ability to work independently Time management, technical knowledge, and economic consideration are exhibited in all assignments. Present new ideas and continue to assist with keeping drafting standards and layouts up to date with the most modern programming and advancements. Develops procedure(s) for various functions within department’s range of responsibilities with oversight.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Designer Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and 1-2 years AutoCADD drafting coursework or Associate's degree (Drafting and Design Technology) or trade degree (i.e., AA in applied services or applied technology) or equivalent technical experience. 1-2 years professional experience. Familiar with conventional drafting symbols, computer graphics and automated drawing methods. Understanding of basic drafting red lines and markups. Strong communication skills. Excellent attention to detail, high level of accuracy and ability to QR own work. Handle multiple assignments concurrently, adjusting shifting priorities and meeting deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Suite. Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro

Designer Preferred Qualifications

Drafted and designed for electric utility, electrical distribution design, engineering design or construction work using CADD. Experience with Autodesk Raster Design. Worked with AutoCADD Vault, 3-D, civil and familiar with data links. Competency with AI (LLM) Proficiency with Microsoft TEAMS Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional. Experience working with scaled drawings. Reviewed rough sketches, drawing specifications, and created conceptual drawings in computer-aided design software. Experience in drafting of electric utility standards. Ability to understand manufacturer cut sheets and drawings.

Senior Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years’ experience or equivalent, in an Electrical or Mechanical Designer role, and an associate’s degree (Drafting and Design Technology) or trade degree (i.e. AA in applied services or applied technology) Able to notice oversights/mistakes and make appropriate changes or recommendations. Strong analytical capabilities

Senior Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of drafting experience with AutoCADD and in an engineering work environment. Drafted and designed for electric utility, electrical distribution design, engineering design, or construction work using CADD. Competency with Microsoft Suite. Ability to apply basic electrical or mechanical formulas, principles, and practices. Familiarity with materials for voltages ranging from Distribution to 500kV. Network of contacts within T&D, Engineering and Procurement departments.

Lead Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years or equivalent experience in a Designer role with at least three (3) years at an electric utility company or illustrate equal competency. Independent work and decisions. Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.

Lead Preferred Qualifications

Experience presenting in front of large groups. Experience as a mentor or training individuals or small groups.

ADA Requirements and Physical Demands

The physical demands as described are representative of those that must be met by the person in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Work

Sit, Stand, Walk and Bend: This position regularly requires prolonged periods of sitting. Occasionally requires standing, walking, or bending for short periods of time. Use of Hands/Fingers: To operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. Speech/Hearing: This position frequently communicates with others via phone, in-person, and TEAMS. Visual Acuity: For reviewing detailed drawings and standards.

Field Work

Ability to observe equipment in the field for visual examples to assist with drawing creation.

About the Company

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power more than 447,000 customers in the Tucson metropolitan area. We’re also a local leader in community service, volunteerism and economic development efforts. TEP and its sister company, UniSource Energy Services, are among a family of utilities owned by Fortis, Canada’s largest investor-owned gas and electric utility holding company.