Electrical Utility CAD Technician

Recruiting Partner: Michael Percaccio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Engineering | Not Remote | $110,000 to $190,000 | Job ID: 170868

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Electrical Utility CAD Technician

Locations: NJ | PA | OH (Fully On-Site)

A growing, utility-focused project and program management firm is expanding its team and seeking experienced Electrical Utility CAD Technicians to support medium-voltage distribution and high-voltage transmission and substation capital programs.

This organization partners directly with major utilities to help modernize and strengthen the electrical grid. They are known for disciplined project execution, strong internal collaboration, and long-term utility partnerships. With consistent project pipelines and structured growth, this is a stable and impactful environment for technical professionals who want to work on meaningful infrastructure projects.

If you have experience supporting transmission, distribution, or substation environments and enjoy turning complex outage plans into clear, buildable drawings, this is a strong opportunity.

Compensation

• $110,000 – $190,000 annually (based on experience)

• W2 hourly structure with 1.5x overtime

• Discretionary performance bonus

Benefits:

401k – 4% match (eligible after 60 days)

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield – employee and spouse/family

Dental & Vision Insurance: Guardian – employee and spouse/family

Short Term Disability: employee paid only

Gym Reimbursement – $40

PTO – 18 days annually (increases 4 hours each year)

7 paid holidays (follows client holiday schedule)

Relocation package – $3,000

No sponsorship available

What You’ll Do

• Develop detailed CAD drawings that support outage and construction sequencing

• Translate outage planning strategies into clear, field-ready documentation

• Ensure drawing accuracy, version control, and documentation standards

• Collaborate closely with outage planners and engineering teams

• Identify constructability issues and improve drawing clarity

• Support high-voltage transmission and substation capital projects

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree OR 3–5+ years of drafting experience

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit

• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, or substation projects

• Familiarity with outage sequencing or capital project environments

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Ideal Background

• Utility or power generation environments

• Substation or transmission design exposure

• Experience working within outage or capital improvement programs

This is a fully on-site opportunity in NJ, PA, or OH, offering long-term stability, competitive compensation, and the chance to support critical electrical infrastructure projects that keep communities powered.

 

JOB ID: 170868

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