Underground Transmission CAD Designer — Shape the Grid

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Plano, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Plano, TX seeks a collaborative Underground Transmission Designer to join our Transmission Engineering Group.

The role blends drafting civil/electrical drawings with design work for energy infrastructure projects, focusing on underground high-voltage transmission. You will work with engineers and other drafters to develop drawings, ensure accuracy, meet schedules, and maintain industry standards.

Qualifications

Associate’s or technical degree in drafting, engineering, or related field.
5+ years CAD experience in electric utility; underground HV transmission/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.

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 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.