Substation Designer- Physical
Westwood Professional Services, West Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-orientated Substation Designer - Physical (CAD Technician) to join our team in our Raleigh or Charlotte, NC or Madison, WI offices. The Substation Designer - Physical will prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position requires the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Responsibilities
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting: Create and draft all engineering products and deliverables using CAD software, specifically for substation projects.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and other drafters to identify and correct discrepancies in drawings and designs related to substations.
Drafting Tasks: Produce various types of drawings specific to substations, including General Arrangements, Plan Views and Elevation Views of substation structures, Grounding Plans and Details for substation grounding systems, Foundation Plans and Details for substation equipment, Cable Trough/Conduit Plans and Details for cable management, Foundation Layout Plans for substation components, Import tables and calculations (e.g., BOMs) and create notes for each drawing.
Fabrication and Detail Drawings: Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings (preferred) for substation structures; Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings (preferred); Oil Containment Detail Drawings (preferred); Metal Grate Platforms Detail Drawings (preferred); Fire Wall Detail Drawings (preferred) for fire protection in substations.
Quality and Delivery: Self-Checking – Review and verify all work for accuracy before submission to the supervisor or designated reviewer; QA/QC lead for drafting reviews; Project Management – understand and meet project schedules and quality requirements specific to substation projects; Efficiency – complete drawings accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with industry standards; Multi-Project Handling – manage multiple substation projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in work assignments as needed; Project Delivery Support – assist in the overall delivery of substation projects, including communication via phone or email, attending meetings, and preparing necessary project documents; Provide interdepartmental support when required; Act as a coordinating resource with internal and external project team members.
Coordination and Communication: Familiarity with coordinating with transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors; provide guidance and feedback to project teams; support management in advising on return on investment for the team.
Mentoring and Process: Coaching Others; Lead by example; Follow department processes and procedures; Maintain a strong customer focus attitude; Support Business as a specialist for Physical design and provide consultation to colleagues and project teams.
Other: Help develop approaches to accommodate client unique requests.
Requirements
CAD Experience: Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience, with a preference for AutoCAD.
Project Knowledge: Familiarity with transmission and distribution projects, in addition to substation projects.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-orientated Substation Designer - Physical (CAD Technician) to join our team in our Raleigh or Charlotte, NC or Madison, WI offices. The Substation Designer - Physical will prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position requires the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Responsibilities
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting: Create and draft all engineering products and deliverables using CAD software, specifically for substation projects.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and other drafters to identify and correct discrepancies in drawings and designs related to substations.
Drafting Tasks: Produce various types of drawings specific to substations, including General Arrangements, Plan Views and Elevation Views of substation structures, Grounding Plans and Details for substation grounding systems, Foundation Plans and Details for substation equipment, Cable Trough/Conduit Plans and Details for cable management, Foundation Layout Plans for substation components, Import tables and calculations (e.g., BOMs) and create notes for each drawing.
Fabrication and Detail Drawings: Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings (preferred) for substation structures; Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings (preferred); Oil Containment Detail Drawings (preferred); Metal Grate Platforms Detail Drawings (preferred); Fire Wall Detail Drawings (preferred) for fire protection in substations.
Quality and Delivery: Self-Checking – Review and verify all work for accuracy before submission to the supervisor or designated reviewer; QA/QC lead for drafting reviews; Project Management – understand and meet project schedules and quality requirements specific to substation projects; Efficiency – complete drawings accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with industry standards; Multi-Project Handling – manage multiple substation projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in work assignments as needed; Project Delivery Support – assist in the overall delivery of substation projects, including communication via phone or email, attending meetings, and preparing necessary project documents; Provide interdepartmental support when required; Act as a coordinating resource with internal and external project team members.
Coordination and Communication: Familiarity with coordinating with transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors; provide guidance and feedback to project teams; support management in advising on return on investment for the team.
Mentoring and Process: Coaching Others; Lead by example; Follow department processes and procedures; Maintain a strong customer focus attitude; Support Business as a specialist for Physical design and provide consultation to colleagues and project teams.
Other: Help develop approaches to accommodate client unique requests.
Requirements
CAD Experience: Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience, with a preference for AutoCAD.
Project Knowledge: Familiarity with transmission and distribution projects, in addition to substation projects.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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