EVS, Inc.

Substation CAD Designer/Drafter

EVS, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Eden Prairie • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Use AutoCAD or similar CAD tools to develop moderately complex substation design drawings with minimal oversight.
  • Apply EVS drafting standards and processes to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Check your own work for accuracy and adherence to quality procedures.
  • Collaborate with drafters, engineers, and other team members to support project development.
  • Participate in improvement initiatives to increase design quality and efficiency.
  • Assist in resolving design challenges through research and basic problem-solving.
  • Support document tracking and contribute to project documentation as needed.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail while managing time and meeting deadlines.
  • Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium- and high-voltage substation projects, including: General arrangement drawings, site plans, and elevation views; Grounding plans and details; Conduit plans, trench plans, and associated details; Lightning protection design and layout; Illumination design, plans, and details; Bills of materials.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Foundational experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
  • Basic understanding of design principles and electrical substation components preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new concepts quickly.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote team environment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance (Medical through United Healthcare/UMR)
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • STD (Short-Term Disability) and LTD (Long-Term Disability) Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Match
  • Choice Benefit
  • Flexible Work Time
  • Performance-Based Bonus
  • Point-Based Recognition
  • Parental Benefits
  • Referral Bonus
  • Certification Bonus
  • Hybrid / Remote Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AutoCADCAD toolsdrafting standardsdesign principlesconstruction drawingsmedium-voltage substationhigh-voltage substationgrounding plansillumination designproblem-solving
Soft Skills
attention to detaileffective communicationcollaborationtime managementwillingness to learn
Certifications
Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Design