Substation Designer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a collaborative Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join our energy engineering team in Austin.

You will prepare schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage substations and renewable interconnections, working with engineers to translate concepts into precise drawings. This role requires an Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology, at least 3 years CAD experience with AutoCAD, and prior work on HV substations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience, AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Previous experience drafting schematic and associated wiring drawings for high voltage utility substations projects is required.

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.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Education

Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Substation Designer – P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join a growing energy consulting firm. The Substation Designer will work with our Substation Engineering Team to prepare schematic and associated wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substation projects and renewable energy interconnections. The role requires working with engineers and consultants to create these drawings.

Job Type

Full-time

Duties and 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 CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
• Operations Diagrams
• Single Line Drawings
• Three Line Drawings
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Communication Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
• Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• Self-checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy prior to turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work.
• Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Detailed and quality oriented.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments as changes occur in projects.
• Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience, AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Previous experience drafting schematic and associated wiring drawings for high voltage utility substations projects is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.