CAD Designer I, II, III or IV

Overview

CAD Designer I, II, III or IV at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. This is a professional position responsible for developing and providing engineering support and design for Engineers, including detailing the physical layout, materials, design standards, specifications, applicable codes, and procedures needed for the development of new or modified substation facilities using CAD software. The role may be filled at one of four job grades (I, II, III, IV) based on qualifications and business needs.

Salary ranges are provided by grade and may vary based on experience, education, and skill level.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying civil / structural design criteria and following applicable engineering design codes, standards, and specifications for the development of new or modified substations.
• Create / Customize new or existing civil / structural drawings to meet the design criteria for new or existing substation facilities.
• Develop and perform basic related engineering analysis and design calculations.
• Develop bill of material sheets for new or existing facilities, and order materials as necessary for assigned projects.
• Check, verify, and provide quality control for own designs as well as the designs of other designers and engineering staff.
• Interface between Drawing Control and technical areas to coordinate project activities, and to provide training and direction on design standards.
• Provide end users with accurate and accessible information in support of facility planning, operation and maintenance.
• Work with Engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to assess, consolidate, organize, and correct deficiencies in existing facility design drawings, data, and other related documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining functional area drafting, CAD, and design standards.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality of CAD designs for assigned projects and facilities.
• Prepare time estimates to inform workload, resource availability, and budgets.
• Coordinate / Contribute to the preparation and modifications of project schedules.
• Conduct CAD design activities on special projects, as requested.
• Prepare reports for design projects as required.
• Assist with training of personnel.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to the functional area.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education :

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

Experience

Other

Desired Job Qualifications

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members across four states. It delivers reliable, affordable power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers. The company emphasizes renewable resources and responsible energy planning.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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