Substation CAD Designer/Drafter

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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.