Electrical Substation Drafter/Designer – AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE)

• We are looking for candidates who are using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) with SDS (Substation Design Suite) in the substation industry
• Ideally these candidates have been using the software for 3-5 years and can support some of the drafting/design independently
• We would also be interested in candidates who know only ACADE but have been working in the substation industry
• We have been seeing a handful of candidates who only know ACADE and not the SDS portion
• Client is willing to teach the SDS skillset, but candidates need to have the substation industry experience
• If candidates have ACADE only and no substation experience the client will not be selecting those candidates for interviews

This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Distributed Infrastructure Market Sector, supporting Substation (Grid) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, other details for substation projects.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Electrical Drafter/Designer plays a key role in supporting the development of high‑quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects.  Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring general knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry‑standard design tools, such as Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical with Substation Design Suite (SDS) and other CAD tools.

Job Summary

• Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
• Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline
• Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
• Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards

Key Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and company policies and procedures
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
• Proactively applies the company’s Quality Program to deliverables
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
• May review the deliverables of others
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client’s main interests and drivers
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation

Skills

• Typically a minimum of 3-5 years related work experience in the substation industry using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) software is REQUIRED
• Proficiency and current usage of AutoCAD Electrical is REQUIRED
• Substation industry/project experience is REQUIRED
• Experience with SDS (Substation Design Suite) as well is preferred but not needed (Will Train)
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Education

• High School Diploma/Certificate is required
• Associate’s Degree in Drafting or an Engineering design-related technology preferred