Position: Senior Drafter – Electrical Substation Design
Location: Forest park, Ga
Duration: 3 Years
Client: Southern Company Services
Job Summary
Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter to support the design of Transmission & Distribution electrical substations. This role is responsible for creating and modifying AutoCAD 2D engineering drawings, preparing construction packages, and supporting substation design projects while ensuring compliance with company standards, FAC-008 requirements, and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
· Create and modify AutoCAD 2D drawings for electrical substation projects.
· Develop physical layouts including foundations, grounding, conduit, switchgear, control buildings, and electrical bus systems.
· Prepare engineering drawings, material takeoffs, and construction documentation.
· Support substation construction, maintenance, and field services.
· Coordinate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
· Maintain compliance with Southern Company design standards and industry codes.
· Participate in occasional field visits to support project execution.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field OR equivalent technical education and relevant industry experience.
· Experience with AutoCAD 2D drafting and design.
· Strong understanding of electrical substations, transmission and distribution systems, or utility operations.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
AutoCAD 2D • Electrical Substations • Transmission & Distribution • Physical Layout Design • Foundation Layouts • Grounding • Conduit Design • Switchgear • Control Buildings • Electrical Bus Design • NESC • NEC • OSHA • Autodesk Vault • Maximo • TEAMS • STOMP • Engineering Documentation