Substation Designer

The Greater BoerneChamber of Commerce; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

50% for first dependent

200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%

Paid holidays

Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover

$1,000 annual employer contribution to health savings account

Annual profit-sharing bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is seeking a detail-oriented designer to work on high voltage substations. This role requires experience in drafting and developing designs ranging from 4kV to 345kV, with responsibilities including CAD and multi-project coordination.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree in Drafting or Design, possess strong communication skills, and be ready for some overnight travel. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Technical problem-solving skills are needed for design tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for collaboration.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer-aided design and drafting for engineering products.
• Collaborate with engineers to correct discrepancies in designs.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional computer skills

Strong time-management skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Drafting or Design

Job description

Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented, creative designer with experience drafting and developing designs for high voltage substations.

This position entails detail design of substation projects from 4kV to 345kV.

The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Computer‑aided design and drafting of all engineering products and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
• Typical drafting includes plan and profile drawings for:
  • General Arrangements
  • Plan Views and Elevation Views
  • Grounding Plans and Details
  • Foundation Plans and Details
  • Cable Trough/Conduit Plans and Details
  • Foundation Layout Plans
  • Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs and creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
  • Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings
  • Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings
  • Oil Containment Detail Drawings
  • Metal Grate Platforms Detail Drawings
  • Fire Wall Detail Drawings
• Self‑checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy before turning it over to the supervisor or designee for review.
• Understand and meet project schedule and quality requirements.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Detail‑oriented and quality focused.
• Handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in assignments.
• Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project, including phone or e‑mail correspondence, attending meetings, and providing required project documents.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting or Design.
• Technical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; exceptional computer skills with emphasis on project management, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
• Strong time‑management, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, and ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and arms.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent.
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental offered.
• Paid holidays.
• Starting at 3‑week PTO with rollover.
• $1,000 annual employer contribution to health savings account.
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus based on performance.