Substation Drafting Lead - CAD & Engineering Design

LUMA Energy

San Juan (PR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

LUMA Energy seeks a senior drafting supervisor to lead the drafting team responsible for substation site plans, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details. You will translate design requirements into accurate outputs and ensure compliance with standards and codes.

You will coach staff, coordinate workloads, monitor quality and schedules, and collaborate with substation engineers to maintain project timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications

  • Certification or Associate’s degree in Drafting from a technical college or university.
  • 4 years’ experience in a similar functional role, with at least 2 years in a lead or specialist role, overseeing employees directly or indirectly.
  • 8 years of progressively responsible drafting experience in electrical, civil, or structural engineering environments, preferably within utility or substation design.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing detailed engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, layout plans, and structural details using AutoCAD or comparable CAD platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the drafting team by providing direction, coaching, and technical support; coordinates and assigns workloads to meet project schedules, quality standards, and budget requirements; and monitors performance to identify development needs and coordinate training in drafting tools, design standards, and best practices.
  • Reviews the preparation, revision, and quality control of engineering drawings—including substation site plans, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details—and ensures all drafting outputs comply with company standards, engineering requirements, industry codes, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborates with substation engineers to interpret design requirements and translate them into accurate, complete drafting outputs, and reviews project documentation to provide feedback that ensures consistency, clarity, and alignment with engineering intent.
  • Supports estimating drafting hours, developing project deliverables, and assisting project managers by providing accurate schedule updates.
  • Receives instructions from the Manager and completes assigned work, which is reviewed upon completion to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Technical Drafting & CAD Proficiency
Engineering Standards & Quality
Field Verification & Safety
Team Leadership & Coordination
Communication & Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting
Drafting certification

Tools

AutoCAD
CAD systems
BIM
3D modeling tools

Job description

LUMA Energy seeks a senior drafting supervisor to lead the drafting team responsible for substation site plans, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details. You will translate design requirements into accurate outputs and ensure compliance with standards and codes.

You will coach staff, coordinate workloads, monitor quality and schedules, and collaborate with substation engineers to maintain project timelines and deliverables.

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