Substation CAD Designer III – Hybrid, 3D & P&C

The Planet Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus 5%

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Designer – Substation to support substation design projects across the QISG platform. You will perform routine 2D/3D CAD tasks with emphasis on accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency, under a Lead Designer.

Travel for site visits will be required occasionally. Ideal candidates have 10 years in substation design, 4+ years CAD in electric utilities, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, SDS, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent preferred.
• A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.
• 10 years of substation experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ CAD/design for high voltage substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on design aspects from project inception to completion on various substation projects.
• Utilize 3D and/or smart design software for substation design.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality control procedures to ensure high workmanship standards.
• Travel to project sites as required; collaborate with engineers and drafting teams.
• Produce and maintain client-facing drawing packages.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Substation design

Team collaboration

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree in Drafting & Design

Eng Tech degree (4-year)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

SDS

Substation Design Suite

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Designer – Substation to support substation design projects across the QISG platform. You will perform routine 2D/3D CAD tasks with emphasis on accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency, under a Lead Designer.

Travel for site visits will be required occasionally. Ideal candidates have 10 years in substation design, 4+ years CAD in electric utilities, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, SDS, and related tools.