Substation Designer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Raleigh, NC, is looking for a Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join their energy consulting firm. This role involves preparing high voltage utility substation drawings and collaborating with engineers to ensure project accuracy and quality.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology, at least 3 years of CAD experience, and a proven track record in drafting schematic and wiring diagrams. The position demands a detail-oriented approach and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience.
• Previous experience drafting schematic and wiring drawings for high voltage utility substations.

Responsibilities

• Computer aided design and drafting of engineering products.
• Collaborate to correct discrepancies in drawings.
• Typical CAD designs include Operations Diagrams and Protection Schematics.
• Perform self-checks for accuracy.
• Manage multiple projects with flexibility.

Skills

CAD experience

AutoCAD experience

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field

Job description

Substation Designer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

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 position 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 of functional electrical drawings: 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).
• Import tables and calculations such as BOMs and create notes for each drawing.
• Self-check all work to ensure 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, with a detailed and quality-oriented focus.
• Handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments.
• Assist in the delivery of complete projects, which may include phone or e‑mail correspondence, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents.
• 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 substation projects is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. 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.