Substation Drafter - Physical

Westwood Professional Services - Charlotte, NC

Hiring: Substation Drafter - Physical Company: Westwood Professional Services Location: Charlotte, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:05:54 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD About the job Experience: •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. •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. Required Skills: •Is looking for a detail-oriented Substation Drafter to join our team in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC, or Madison, WI. In this role, you'll prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage substation projects and renewable energy interconnections, working alongside experienced engineers and designers. •Create and draft substation drawings using CAD software, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding plans, foundation plans, and cable trough/conduit layouts •Import tables, calculations, and bills of materials, and add drawing notes •Review your own work for accuracy before submitting for review •Partner cross-functionally with engineers and other drafters to identify and resolve drawing discrepancies •Support project teams with documentation, meeting attendance, and general project delivery tasks •Follow department standards and processes to ensure drawing quality and consistency Qualifications: •Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks •Willingness to learn substation and utility industry drafting standards •Good communication and teamwork skills •About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) •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. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!