Substation Design Technician (Autodesk Inventor)

Insight Global (United States); Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician to support electrical substation design projects in the Distributed Infrastructure market. You will create and modify 2D/3D design deliverables using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements while collaborating with engineers and designers.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting, detail development, and independent contribution to project deliverables, including grounding plans and equipment layouts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in drafting, design, or engineering technician roles supporting electrical substation projects.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify substation design drawings and models: elevations, grounding plans, equipment layouts, and construction details.
• Develop and maintain 2D/3D design deliverables using Autodesk Inventor and related CAD tools.
• Review design inputs and ensure drawings comply with standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Perform basic design calculations, material takeoffs, and project documentation updates.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to support design development.
• Conduct quality reviews of project deliverables and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and assist with reviewing work as needed.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Substation drafting

Electrical drafting

Education

HS Diploma

BS or AS in Design/Drafting/Engineering Technology

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician to support electrical substation design projects in the Distributed Infrastructure market. You will create and modify 2D/3D design deliverables using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements while collaborating with engineers and designers.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting, detail development, and independent contribution to project deliverables, including grounding plans and equipment layouts.