Substation Lighting & CAD Designer

Dashiell Corporation; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation in Ruston, LA is seeking an Electrical Designer to produce drafting and design work for high- and medium-voltage substation projects under close supervision. The role is based in our Ruston, LA office and reports to the Supervising Engineer.

You will prepare drawings, perform basic calculations, and support senior designers while applying NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards. Lighting studies using Visual Lighting software are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting, engineering technology, or related field required. Equivalent direct experience in drafting and designing high voltage systems will be accepted in lieu of education.
• Minimum 4 years of a combination of drafting and designing experience in the electrical field is required.
• Prior design level experience on the physical layouts and/or protection and control of substations is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with discipline-specific design software is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical design including power distribution systems, conduit and cable tray routing, panel schedules, single-line diagrams, grounding and bonding, lighting design, motor control, and applicable NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering drawings and CAD documents under close supervision of senior designers.
• Assist in the development of design packages including plans, details, and specifications.
• Perform basic quantity take-offs and material lists from design drawings.
• Perform lighting studies using Visual Lighting software.
• Maintain drawing files and project documentation in compliance with company or client standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to submittal to supervisor.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure consistency across drawing sets.
• Learn and apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and company design guidelines.

Skills

Drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Electrical codes

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Dashiell Corporation in Ruston, LA is seeking an Electrical Designer to produce drafting and design work for high- and medium-voltage substation projects under close supervision. The role is based in our Ruston, LA office and reports to the Supervising Engineer.

You will prepare drawings, perform basic calculations, and support senior designers while applying NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards. Lighting studies using Visual Lighting software are part of the duties.