Manager Transmission Engineering CAD

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to more than 4.1 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to more than 4.1 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Salary: $100,999 - $134,665

Close Date: 7/31/2026 at 3:00 pm

Relocation:
Yes

The Transmission Engineering CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Manager is responsible for leading a team of CAD drafters that produce accurate and safe line and substation engineering drawings and documentation, manages CAD procedures and processes, and also provides CAD software support and training.

• Partners with other internal stakeholders to manage software vendor relationships, including contracts, performance, support, and updates.
• Builds a trained staff of CAD drafters, and other support personnel, to meet the design needs of the business unit and partners. This includes executing a hiring strategy, assignment of design work, and ensuring documented training plans are in place for drafter development.
• Completes CAD designs of transmission line and substation projects based on Engineer design specifications. Performs reviews of the team deliverables to ensure accurate work product.
• Creates, maintains, and enforces CAD standards for both internal and external users on Company projects. Performs necessary design audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Partners with business stakeholders to define CAD vision and strategy.
• Remains aware of emerging CAD trends and technologies and provides recommendations of potential accuracy and efficiency improvements.
• Provides training and technical support for users of the CAD software.
• Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, and experience managing large programs or initiatives is required.

• Minimum of Associates Degree in drafting, engineering technology, or equivalent field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of CAD drafting experience is required.
• Previous experience creating, managing, and enforcing CAD design standards is required.
• Candidates with previous experience as a design team lead are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with previous drafting experience related to transmission line and substation design are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with 3D/BIM design experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, and experience managing large programs or initiatives is required.

• Development of skilled team to meet objectives and be responsive to user requests.
• Demonstrated growth of team members.
• Successful implementation of design software solutions without impacting project portfolio execution.
• Ability to build solid working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure optimal use of time and technology tools.
• Demonstration of business gains, such as improved accuracy and efficiency, as a result of assigned responsibilities.

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement