Substation CAD Technician​/Designer

Substation CAD Technician/Designer

Location:

Portland, OR;
Corvallis, OR;
Spokane, WA;
Denver, CO; or remote.

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation and renewables. Our services are tailored to meet technical, financial, environmental, and political needs.

• Develop electrical schematic and wiring drawings (single-line and three-line diagrams, relay and control schematics, communication diagrams, panel wiring diagrams)
• Develop plan drawings (site plans, substation electric plans, foundation plans, conduit plans, grounding plans, fence plans)
• Develop detailed drawings (grounding, conduits, conduit and cable tray layouts, panel elevations)
• Generate bill of materials and schedules (cable and conduit)
• Create drawings for electrical enclosures, equipment, instruments, and installation details
• Plan, detail, and schedule work and final delivery of drawings
• Organize and maintain project drawings according to applicable standards
• Perform site visits for sketches, red lines, and as-built data
• Coordinate design, review drawings, and create markups

• Associate of Science in CAD Drafting or Engineering preferred, or a Certificate in Drafting & Design
• 3+ years drafting and design experience in the electrical power industry or related field
• Strong understanding of drafting techniques and CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Micro Station)
• Knowledge of electronic drafting (Inventor, Substation Design Suite, PLS‑CADD) desirable
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Excellent communication and innovative problem‑solving skills

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability, life)
• Financial wellness: HSA and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Professional development, continuing education stipend
• Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, 9/80 flexible schedule
• 401(k) plan
• Well‑being program focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Career growth opportunities, mentorship, advancement pathways
• Salary range: $62,400 – $104,000

The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Note:

For recruiters or agencies, no referral fee is paid unless there is a signed agreement with DEA HR. Contact for more information.