Technical CAD Designer II

Date Range
Nov 2 2026 May 3 2027

Hire Type
Contractor

Contract Type
Contract Only

Pay Type
Hourly

Standard Hours Per Week
40.00

Exemption Status
Non-Exempt

Must Have

• AutoCAD 2D Design
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Bill of Materials (BOM)

SaratogaSprings NY US 1

Working Model: Hybrid 4 days in office per week local candidates preferred; Non-Local candidates require relocating close to site prior to start to work in person 4 days per week
Working Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Interview Process: In person for local candidates panel 1 round

Job Description Summary

As a member of this world class team the Controls Designer will lead and execute the design of protection and control aspects of Flexible AC (Alternating Current) Transmission System (FACTS) projects.
In this role you will be responsible for the design documentation of the protection and control aspects of fixed series capacitors (FSC) static VAR compensation (SVC) and synchronous condenser (SC) solutions within Clients Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design of custom protection and control solutions including physical layouts schematics logic diagrams wiring/interconnection grounding cable schedules and other required custom control hardware for custom FACTS solutions for orders and proposals.
• Develop Bills of Material for all designs ensure consistency and quality throughout all design documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standard control documentation for FACTS equipment including protection and control systems.
• Coordinate with offshore design resources and the project team members on technical matters to meet project specifications cost control and schedule objectives.
• Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers control engineers civil engineers electrical designers project managers engineering leaders and support organizations.
• Facilitate the development and execute cost reduction programs that vary in scope and may include low-cost vendor selection design improvements process improvements automation and new product introduction.
• Excellent personal computer skills including proficiency with Excel and Word AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.
• Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with 2 years experience; or an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience in the specific field of controls design.

Desired Characteristics:

• Electrical and Controls drawing experience
• Proficient in Standard Drafting practices
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE IEC ANSI NEC AUS CSA and NESC standards and codes and ability to design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.

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