Substation CAD Designer

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About the role

EVS is seeking a Substation CAD Designer to support our growing power delivery and renewable energy projects. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented drafter who enjoys translating engineering concepts into clean, accurate drawings and wants to grow their skills in a collaborative, quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD or similar CAD tools to develop moderately complex substation design drawings with minimal oversight.
• Apply EVS drafting standards and processes to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Check your own work for accuracy and adherence to quality procedures.
• Collaborate with drafters, engineers, and other team members to support project development.
• Participate in improvement initiatives to increase design quality and efficiency.
• Assist in resolving design challenges through research and basic problem-solving.
• Support document tracking and contribute to project documentation as needed.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium- and high-voltage substation projects, including:
  • General Arrangement drawings, Site Plans, and Elevation Views
  • Grounding Plans and Details
  • Conduit Plans, Trench Plans, and associated Details
  • Lightning Protection Design and Layout
  • Illumination Design, Plans, and Details
  • Bills of Materials

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Basic understanding of design principles and electrical substation components preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new concepts quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical through United Healthcare/UMR)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• STD (Short-Term Disability) and LTD (Long-Term Disability) Insurance
• Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Match
• Choice Benefit Flexible Work Time
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Point-Based Recognition
• Parental Benefits
• Referral Bonus
• Certification Bonus
• Hybrid / Remote Culture

Pay

$60,000 – $80,000 (based on experience)

Schedule

Full-Time | Hybrid | Remote