Substation CAD Drafter – Physical (High Voltage)

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Drafter to prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage substations and renewable energy interconnections.

The role will involve drafting, review, and collaboration with engineers in Raleigh/Charlotte, NC or Madison, WI. You will work on general arrangements, plan/elevation views, grounding and foundation plans, and cable layouts, ensuring drawings meet department standards and project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn substation and utility industry drafting standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and draft substation drawings using CAD software, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding plans, foundation plans, and cable trough/conduit layouts
• Import tables, calculations, and bills of materials, and add drawing notes
• Review your own work for accuracy before submitting for review
• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to identify and resolve drawing discrepancies
• Support project teams with documentation, meeting attendance, and general project delivery tasks
• Follow department standards and processes to ensure drawing quality and consistency

Skills

CAD software experience

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Drafter to prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage substations and renewable energy interconnections.

The role will involve drafting, review, and collaboration with engineers in Raleigh/Charlotte, NC or Madison, WI. You will work on general arrangements, plan/elevation views, grounding and foundation plans, and cable layouts, ensuring drawings meet department standards and project needs.