Underground Transmission CAD Designer - Power Utilities

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Underground Transmission Designer to join our Transmission Engineering Group.

The role combines drafting civil/electrical drawings with design work for energy infrastructure projects, focusing on underground transmission practices. The successful candidate will work with engineers to develop drawings and gain deep understanding of underground design procedures, delivering accurate, compliant deliverables while managing multiple

Qualifications

• Associate’s or technical degree in drafting, engineering, or related field of study.
• 5+ yrs. of CAD experience, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D experience in electric utility industry, performing underground high voltage transmission or distribution projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards and general design practices.
• Excellent Verbal & Written Communications skills.
• Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity & Customer Focused
• Ability to invite and accept constructive feedback
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to function in a team environment and culture of cooperation and collaboration.
• Graduate of AutoCAD program and/or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering technology or related field of study.
• Experience with design software such as Microstation.

Responsibilities

• CAD drafting of all engineering products and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
• Complete engineering design tasks under the supervision of the engineering staff.
• 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.
• Deliver high quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry and utility standards.
• Able to provide innovative solutions and problem solving skills.
• 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, attending meetings and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Skills

CAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Underground HV transmission

Electrical drafting

Team collaboration

Office suite

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate's degree in drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Underground Transmission Designer to join our Transmission Engineering Group.

The role combines drafting civil/electrical drawings with design work for energy infrastructure projects, focusing on underground transmission practices. The successful candidate will work with engineers to develop drawings and gain deep understanding of underground design procedures, delivering accurate, compliant deliverables while managing multiple