Substation Modeler

Substation CAD Drafter

Build the Future of Power Infrastructure

Are you an experienced CAD Drafter with a passion for precision, technology, and engineering excellence? Join a team where your expertise will directly support the design and development of critical electrical substation projects that power communities and industries nationwide.

In this role, you"ll work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders to create high-quality substation designs using cutting-edge tools such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation. You"ll have the opportunity to expand your technical skills, gain exposure to innovative 3D modeling technologies, and contribute to complex utility and power delivery projects from concept through completion.

If you"re looking for a position that offers technical challenges, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects, we"d love to hear from you.

What You"ll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed CAD drawings for electrical substation projects.
• Create new drawings and revise existing design documents throughout all project phases.
• Utilize Autodesk Inventor and other CAD platforms to support substation layout and modeling efforts.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to understand design objectives and project requirements.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with company CAD standards, industry requirements, and quality expectations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and project milestones.
• Resolve drafting and design challenges by partnering with engineering teams and technical leadership.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and contribute to schedule planning and technical discussions.
• Conduct occasional site visits to gather field data and verify existing conditions.
• Maintain organized drawing packages, models, and project documentation.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry technologies and best practices.

What We"re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor with hands-on drafting and modeling experience.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Background supporting substation, power, utility, transmission & distribution, industrial power, or EPC projects.
• Understanding of substation layouts, electrical equipment, and associated design documentation.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Revit and/or MicroStation.
• Expertise in substation equipment layouts, transformer arrangements, and power system drawings.
• Familiarity with transmission and distribution infrastructure and utility design practices.
• Experience working with specialized Inventor modeling programs and advanced 3D design tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex design challenges.
• Desire to learn, grow, and expand technical capabilities within the power engineering industry.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact infrastructure projects that help keep power flowing to communities and businesses.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced substation modeling technologies and industry-leading CAD tools.
• Learn directly from experienced engineering leaders and subject matter experts.
• Enjoy professional development opportunities through ongoing training, seminars, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with a talented team in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunity to transition to a flexible hybrid schedule after initial onboarding and training.

Work Environment

This position begins as an on-site role to support collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on training. During the initial onboarding period, employees should expect to work in the office up to five days per week. Following successful integration and training, the role transitions to a hybrid work arrangement.

You"ll work in a professional engineering environment alongside project managers, engineers, and technical specialists while utilizing industry-leading tools including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation. The culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, safety, and continuous learning.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46000.00 - $65000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.