Substation CAD Designer II — High-Voltage Projects

Pike Corporation; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a Substation CAD Designer to support Transmission Substation projects, delivering safe, cost-effective designs for 500kV to substations, battery storage, and solar collector facilities. You will create drawings from standards, read complex designs, and coordinate with other disciplines on-site.

Required 2–4 years CAD experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, strong communication, and ability to lead tasks while working independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 year experience in CAD design.
• Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create substation physical design project drawings from standards and client requirements.
• Read and interpret physical designs for utility stations through 500kV, including foundations, grading, lighting, fencing, grounding, below-grade ducts and cables, and equipment supports.
• Interpret installation details for high-voltage transformers, switches, breakers, PTs, CCVTs, and related equipment in substation designs.
• Interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings.
• Check designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standards.
• Collaborate and liaise with other design disciplines; visit sites to advise on design issues.
• Lead multiple tasks and coordinate with team members on design delivery.

Skills

CAD Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking a Substation CAD Designer to support Transmission Substation projects, delivering safe, cost-effective designs for 500kV to substations, battery storage, and solar collector facilities. You will create drawings from standards, read complex designs, and coordinate with other disciplines on-site.

Required 2–4 years CAD experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, strong communication, and ability to lead tasks while working independently and within a team.