CAD Technician/Designer

David Evans and Associates has immediate openings for Substation CAD Technicians and Designers who can be located in our Portland, OR, Corvallis, OR, Spokane, WA, Denver, CO offices or remote depending on experience. These individuals will work under the direction of engineers and other CAD Technicians/Designers, developing drawings for substations, data centers, battery energy store system(BESS) sites and may also include transmission and distribution drawings using AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and Excel.

Responsibilities for the CAD Technician/Designer may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop electrical schematic and wiring drawings including single- & three-line diagrams, relay and control schematics, communication diagrams, and panel wiring diagrams
• Develop plan drawings including site plans, substation electric plans, foundation plans, conduit plans, grounding plans, and fence plans
• Develop detail drawings including grounding, conduits, conduit and cable tray layouts, and panel elevations
• Develop bill of materials and schedules including cable and conduit schedules
• Create drawings for electrical enclosures, equipment, instruments, and installations details
• Plan, detail, and schedule work and final delivery of drawings
• Outline, set up, organize, and maintain project drawings according to applicable standards
• Perform site visits to create sketches, red lines, and gather information for as-builts
• Perform design coordination, drawings reviews, and create mark ups

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates of Science degree in CAD Drafting or Engineering is preferred or a Certificate in Drafting & Design
• 3 years drafting and design experience in the electrical power industry or related field dealing with electrical equipment, panels, and conduit/wiring is preferred
• Candidates should have a solid understanding of drafting techniques, computer-aided engineering/ computer-aided drafting (CAE/CAD) software functions and electrical engineering terminology
• The ability to communicate well, develop innovative solutions and be knowledgeable about substations, transmission and distribution lines is a benefit
• Experienced and proficient with MicroStation (Bentley)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (AutoDesk), and Civil3D
• Knowledge of Inventor, Substation Design Suite, and PLS-CADD is highly desirable
• Candidates should have the ability to complete basic mathematical calculations

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Energy Jobs with DEA:

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a well-respected electrical engineering consulting firm providing Siting and Permitting; Renewable Energy; and Power Delivery services to utilities, renewable developers, and contractors across the United States. Our team is committed to helping our clients develop renewable and responsibly generated electricity and optimize their power system infrastructure for safe operation and reliable, economic power delivery to our communities and end users. For more than 40 years, David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA.