Senior Design Drafter Substation/Utility (MicroStation)

PTS Advance has and immediate need for an experienced design drafter with MicroStation and experience in electrical and controls, PG&E background preferred.

Location:

Walnut Creek, CA

Job Type:

Contract - Short term Pay rate $45+ hr. Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented Senior Design Drafter to support electric utility infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of CAD drafting experience, with a strong emphasis on Bentley MicroStation, and direct experience working with PG&E standards and processes. The candidate will translate engineer redlines into detailed 2D/3D drawings for substation facilities, transmission lines, and gas facilities, ensuringpliance with both technical standards and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Design:

Develop and revise detailed CAD drawings for electrical substations, transmission lines, and distribution infrastructure using Bentley MicroStation.

PG&E Standards Compliance:

Prepare construction drawings (plans, elevations, sections) that strictly ad to

PG&E CAD

standards, including PG&E "as-built" formats, gas layouts, and joint trench drawings.

Substation Design:

Produce Electrical Substation design drawings for indoor/outdoor equipment (RTUs, relays, transformers, breakers) using MicroStation.

Project Documentation:

Create schematic layouts, material lists, site plans, and conduit/grounding drawings from engineer sketches.

Quality Control:

Review drawings created by other staff for accuracy, quality, and adnce to design standards.

Project Coordination:

Coordinate with project team members, including civil and protection engineers, to ensure design efficiency and resolve field conflicts. Required Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of CAD drafting/design experience within the utility or electric infrastructure industry.

Software Proficiency:

Proven, expert-level proficiency in Bentley MicroStation.

PG&E Experience:

Direct, demonstrated experience working with PG&E electric utility standards and construction practices.

Technical Kledge:

Ability to read/interpret engineering redlines, land surveys, and mapping documents.

Communication:

Strong verbal and writtenmunication skills to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Preferred Requirements Associate degree in CAD, Drafting, or a related technical field experience. #INDW Senior Design Drafter - Substation/Utility (MicroStation) Design/ Drafting Support