Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation- ACADE

Required Skills & Experience

• HS Diploma
• 5+ years of experience in drafting, design, or engineering technician roles supporting electrical substation projects (particularly within protection and control design environments) Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• BS or AS in Design/Drafting/Engineering Technology
• 3-5 years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) with Substation Design Suite (SDS)

Job Description

Join an EPC firm supporting projects in the Distributed Infrastructure market sector. We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Technician to support the design and delivery of electrical substation projects. This individual will work alongside engineering and design teams to develop electrical design packages, schematics, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) and related design tools. The ideal candidate has experience in the substation industry and can independently support drafting and design efforts.

This position develops the electrical diagrams and schematics that tell the substation equipment how to operate. Deliverables include: One-Line Diagrams, AC Schematics, DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Relay Drawings, Panel Layouts, and Protection & Control Packages. They are designing how equipment is wired and controlled, Protection systems, Relay logic, and Control house and panel drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead physical electrical design for small- and large-scale nuclear and conventional power
• Create and modify electrical substation design deliverables, including:
• One-line diagrams
• AC/DC schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• Front panel layouts
• Protection and control drawings
• Develop and maintain design documentation using AutoCAD Electrical and related CAD tools.
• Review design inputs and ensure drawings meet project requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes.
• Perform basic design calculations, material takeoffs, and project documentation updates.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project teams to support design development and execution.
• Conduct quality reviews of deliverables and ensure accuracy and consistency across project documentation. Provide technical guidance to junior designers and assist with reviewing the work of others as needed.