Underground Transmission CAD Specialist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Underground Transmission Designer to join our Transmission Engineering Group, where drafting in CAD and design work for energy infrastructure projects converge.

The role will focus on underground transmission design practices and procedures. You will work with engineers and consultants to develop drawings, advance technical understanding, and deliver high-quality results across multiple projects while adhering to schedules and

Qualifications

• Associate’s or technical degree in drafting, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ yrs CAD experience, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D 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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Feedback acceptance

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or technical degree in drafting/engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Underground Transmission Designer to join our Transmission Engineering Group, where drafting in CAD and design work for energy infrastructure projects converge.

The role will focus on underground transmission design practices and procedures. You will work with engineers and consultants to develop drawings, advance technical understanding, and deliver high-quality results across multiple projects while adhering to schedules and