CADD Drafter/Designer – Substation / Photovoltaic (PV)/ BESS / Wind

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leading power engineering consultant firm, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a drafter/designer. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing electrical and physical drafting and design work for electrical substations and renewable energy projects ranging from 4 kV to 500 kV.

The successful candidate will perform drafting in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation related to electrical substations and renewable energy facilities. Controls design will involve preparation of drawings to include mapping layouts, general arrangements, and one-line, three-line, DC schematics, wiring diagrams and such like.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

PV and BESS Drafter/Designer:

- Preparing complete drawings of utility scale BESS or PV layouts, facilities or general arrangements including section and detail views and profiles in a manner to provide clear and concise representation of facilities.

- Preparing electrical single lines, aux power, SCADA wiring drawings.

- Preparation of project drawings through preliminary selection of alternatives, layouts and arrangements.

- Preparation of BOMs and using excel tools to quantify lengths, parts and pieces, etc

- Demonstrating personal development of technical knowledge through interface with the engineering departments in the execution and review of project assignments.

- Assisting in the training and advancement of skills for other, less -experienced designing and drafting department personnel.

Substation Drafter/Designer:

- Preparing complete drawings of structures, layouts, facilities or general arrangements including section and detail views and profiles in a manner to provide clear and concise representation of facilities.

- Preparing electrical single lines, AC & DC schematics and wiring drawings.

- Preparation of project drawings through preliminary selection of alternatives, layouts and arrangements.

- Demonstrating personal development of technical knowledge through interface with the engineering departments in the execution and review of project assignments.

- Assisting in the training and advancement of skills for other, less -experienced designing and drafting department personnel.

Minimum Requirements: 2+ years' of experience drafting and/or designing electrical PV facilities, Wind facilities, BESS yards or substations, including schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layout and facility design required. Must have proven effective verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate must be results oriented and capable of completing design assignments with minimal direction and must be effective in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interface with team members and clients. This position requires a strong work ethic with attention to detail, quality, schedule and budget. Occasional travel/driving may be required. Successful applicant is subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

- Medical, dental and vision insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Disability insurance

- 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

- Paid Parental Leave

- Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.