Substation CAD Tech (Autodesk Inventor, SDS) – 6mo Contract

WCL Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation to create and update 2D/3D CAD drawings using Autodesk Inventor and Substation Design Suite. You will follow engineers’ inputs, ensure compliance with codes, estimate quantities, and support other technicians to keep output consistent.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in the substation field, a diploma or certificate, and hands-on SDS training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Diploma or certificate; an Associate Degree preferred.
• Autodesk Inventor experience in the substation industry (substation industry experience is required).
• Ideally 3 to 5 years using Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite (SDS).
• Candidates with Autodesk Inventor only and no substation industry experience will not be selected for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables under general direction.
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical design drawings and project deliverables using CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools, such as Autodesk Inventor with Substation Design Suite.
• Draft deliverables for substation projects, including general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans, and other details.
• Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Review project requirements and determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Apply the company quality program to deliverables, demonstrating personal accuracy and supporting continuous improvement and change management.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Substation industry experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

On-site work capability

Education

Diploma or certificate

Tools

Autodesk Inventor SDS

Job description

WCL Group is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technician – Substation to create and update 2D/3D CAD drawings using Autodesk Inventor and Substation Design Suite. You will follow engineers’ inputs, ensure compliance with codes, estimate quantities, and support other technicians to keep output consistent.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in the substation field, a diploma or certificate, and hands-on SDS training.