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

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, ensuring compliance 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 adhere 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 adherence 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 Knowledge: Ability to read/interpret engineering redlines, land surveys, and mapping documents.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree in CAD, Drafting, or a related technical field experience.

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