Associate Design Engineer

The Associate Design Engineer will work closely with Senior Engineers and a tight-knit team of experienced designers, with direct mentorship built into the engagement from day one., * Interpret and execute engineer-developed markups to produce and update system protection and control drawings in AutoCAD, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, elementary drawings, and panel layouts

• Develop point-to-point control wiring diagrams (CWDs)
• Support the full design workflow, updating drawings at each milestone as markups are reviewed and approved by engineers
• Maintain and revise existing substation drawing sets to reflect field as-built conditions and design changes
• Apply and adhere drafting standards, drawing conventions, and configuration control procedures
• Prepare QA checklists and ensure drawings comply with design configuration control policies and applicable regulatory standards
• Support pilot projects within AutoCAD Electrical as the team transitions to expanded use of the platform
• Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to verify drawing accuracy and resolve technical discrepancies
• Provide technical drawing support to field construction, testing, and commissioning crews as needed
• Maintain awareness of NERC PRC & CIP Standards as they apply to documentation and design deliverables

• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting a related technical field OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a passion for the designer career path
• 1-3 years of experience in CAD drafting, design technology, or a related technical role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or other design software
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with protection and control drawing types used in substation environments (elementary diagrams, CWDs, panel layouts) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute technical markups accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple drawing revisions across concurrent projects
• Effective communication skills; ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel
• AutoCAD Electrical experience or knowledge is a plus
• Utility, power, or industrial plant drafting experience is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick leave (Earned sick and safe leave accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, in accordance with the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.)
• The Elevate program allows for 12-months of technical training and upskilling, professional development, and exposure to upper leadership at our client to ensure the full-time conversion process is as seamless as possible