Drafter

Job Title:

Expert Substation Drafter

Job Description

The Expert Substation Drafter supports a growing power delivery team by developing and revising substation physical design drawings, creating CAD templates and file structures, and standardizing drafting processes so the engineering team can deliver projects more efficiently. This role focuses on utility, interconnection, transmission, and data center-related power infrastructure, contributing to modern grid, transmission, substation, and distribution programs within a broader energy portfolio.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and revise detailed substation physical design drawings for utility, interconnection, transmission, and data center-related power infrastructure projects.

+ Create and maintain substation physical layouts, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with engineering requirements.

+ Operate independently in AutoCAD and related CAD platforms to produce high-quality drawings and design documentation.

+ Build CAD standards, template libraries, and file structures from the ground up to support consistent and efficient drafting practices.

+ Establish and refine CAD setup standards so the team avoids recreating drafting elements on a job-by-job basis.

+ Interpret and apply utility-specific drafting and file standards to ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

+ Support Lead engineers with drawing production, and general layout development to help the team move faster.

+ Develop reusable design frameworks and support 3D substation design efforts to improve design efficiency and quality.

+ Contribute to SDS (Substation Design Suite) and Automated Utility Design workflows where applicable to streamline design processes.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering and project teams in a fast-paced environment to meet project schedules and quality standards.

+ Review and verify drafting work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards before release.

+ Participate in continuous improvement of drafting processes, tools, and standards to enhance overall team productivity.

Essential Skills

+ Strong experience as a substation drafter with a clear focus on substation projects rather than distribution-only work.

+ Proven physical design drafting experience specifically for substations, including layouts and related design documentation.

+ Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD tools, with the ability to operate independently in a production environment.

+ Demonstrated experience building CAD standards, templates, and file structures from scratch for engineering or utility projects.

+ Ability to interpret and work within utility-specific drawing and file standards, ensuring compliance and consistency.

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality drawings and documentation.

+ Ability to support engineering teams in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities.

+ Experience in substation design, including substation layouts and related physical design elements.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with 3D substation design tools and workflows.

+ Familiarity with SDS (Substation Design Suite) or similar substation design platforms.

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Experience with Automated Utility Design or comparable automated design tools.

+ Exposure to utility, interconnection, transmission, and data center power infrastructure projects.

+ Interest in contributing to standardized processes, reusable design frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Motivation to grow within a power delivery and modern grid infrastructure-focused organization.

+ Appreciation for an employee-owned culture that emphasizes shared success, mentoring, and professional development.

+ Interest in long-term career development supported by benefits such as ESOP participation, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer opportunities, and flexible work-from-home options.

Work Environment

The role operates within a collaborative, distributed team environment that is largely remote, with openness to remote support as long as the drafter consistently delivers high-quality templates, CAD work, and final drawing output. Team members work closely with engineers and project staff across energy, utilities, infrastructure, and engineering programs, contributing to meaningful and growing infrastructure initiatives. The work relies heavily on AutoCAD and related CAD tools, along with substation design technologies such as 3D substation design platforms, SDS, and Automated Utility Design where applicable.

The environment supports professional growth, mentoring, internal development, and shared success, reinforced by an employee-owned culture and a comprehensive benefits package that includes ESOP participation, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer opportunities, and flexible work-from-home options.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks Glencoe, MD.

Pay and Benefits

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