Substation Design & Lighting Specialist

Dashiell Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), seeks an Electrical Designer to produce drafting and design work under supervision.

Based in our Raleigh, NC office, the role supports the substation design team by preparing drawings, performing basic calculations, and assisting senior designers on substation projects. Travel may be required for project needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting, engineering technology, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of drafting and designing experience in the electrical field.
• Prior design experience on physical layouts and/or protection and control of substations is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with discipline-specific design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering drawings and CAD documents under close supervision.
• Assist in development of design packages including plans, details, and specifications.
• Perform basic quantity take-offs and material lists from design drawings.
• Perform lighting studies using Visual Lighting software.
• Maintain drawing files and project documentation per standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy prior to submittal to supervisor.
• Coordinate with team to ensure consistency across drawing sets.
• Learn and apply applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, and other basic tasks.
• Assist CAD Admin group in setting up customer standards and developing libraries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting/engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Visual Lighting software

Job description

Dashiell Corporation, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), seeks an Electrical Designer to produce drafting and design work under supervision.

Based in our Raleigh, NC office, the role supports the substation design team by preparing drawings, performing basic calculations, and assisting senior designers on substation projects. Travel may be required for project needs.