Substation CAD Designer: 3D & P&C

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Designer – Substation to support design projects across our platform. You will perform routine 2D/3D Physical and P&C design tasks with CAD proficiency, under the direction of a Lead Designer and in collaboration with engineers and draftsmen.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in electric utility CAD/design, strong knowledge of substation components, and experience with AutoCAD, Inventor or SDS.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Drafting & Design preferred; Eng Tech degree is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years’ CAD/design experience in electric utility substation projects.
• Experience with 3D and smart design software is preferred.
• Proficient with CAD programs and basic office software.
• Strong written and spoken communication; team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a structured environment and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support substation design projects from inception to completion.
• Use 3D/smart design software for substation work.
• Maintain quality drawing packages for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafting teams under a Lead Designer.
• Ensure adherence to Penn standards, procedures and document control.
• Travel to project sites as needed for short periods.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Substation design experience

3D design tools

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in Drafting & Design

Eng Tech bachelor’s considered a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

SDS

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Designer – Substation to support design projects across our platform. You will perform routine 2D/3D Physical and P&C design tasks with CAD proficiency, under the direction of a Lead Designer and in collaboration with engineers and draftsmen.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in electric utility CAD/design, strong knowledge of substation components, and experience with AutoCAD, Inventor or SDS.