Substation Designer

Austin, TX

Full-time $75,000.00 - $105,000.00

Posted 03/19/2025

We are driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves: to create a better world for people through our work. With over 50 years of innovation and a legacy of excellence, we rank among the nation's best - #13 on Zweig Group's Hot Firms list and #83 on the ENR Top 500.

But what truly sets us apart is our people-first culture. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values relationships, growth, initiative, and integrity. We believe that when our people succeed, so do our projects - and our communities.

What You'll Do:

Design & Draft Excellence: Leverage your CAD skills to prepare detailed civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations and renewable energy projects.
Collaborative Problem Solving: Partner closely with engineers and other team members to identify solutions and ensure accuracy across all substation designs.
End-to-End Drafting: Produce comprehensive drawings including:
- Substation layouts, plans, elevations
- Grounding, foundation, conduit, cable management plans
- Detailed steel, concrete, containment, firewall, and platform drawings (preferred)
- Bills of materials, notes, and calculations
Lead QA/QC Efforts: Act as a drafting quality lead, reviewing work and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Mentorship & Leadership: Guide, train, and mentor junior designers - sharing your expertise while continuing to develop yourself.
Project Management Support: Assist PMs with proposals, resource planning, schedules, and client communications.
Cross-Discipline Coordination: Work seamlessly with internal and external teams, from transmission engineers to surveyors, ensuring all parts of the project align.

What You Bring:

Education: Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field.
Experience: 3+ years of CAD experience (AutoCAD preferred), ideally within substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
Detail Orientation: A sharp eye for accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
Team Focus: A commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering superior client outcomes.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - $105,000 annually, based on experience.
Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development and provide mentorship, leadership opportunities, and the resources to take your career to new heights.
Award-Winning Culture: Recognized nationally as one of the Best Firms to Work For, we foster a supportive, innovative environment where your voice matters.
Meaningful Work: Every project you touch directly impacts communities and the future of energy infrastructure.

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 03/19/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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