Civil & Electrical Drafter/Designer

At NV5, we recognize the increasing demands on the U.S. electrical grid and the challenges in modernizing power delivery infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative solutions for distribution and substation projects across utilities, municipalities, and private clients. As part of our team, you will play a critical role in the design and development of power distribution, substation, and renewable projects.

We are seeking a Civil & Electrical Drafter/Designer who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within the power industry. In this role you will develop and refine electrical and civil design drawings, support project engineers, and ensure adherence to project requirements across multiple clients. This position offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise and contribute to impactful infrastructure solutions that improve grid reliability and resilience.

It is preferred that candidates be in the Bay Area, California, but remote positions will be considered for the right candidate. Periodic travel to NV5's Walnut Creek, California office and customer site visits, as necessary.

Why join NV5?

Work on diverse and cutting-edge projects, including substation design, BESS integration, EV infrastructure planning, and distribution system upgrades.
• Collaborate with industry-leading utilities, municipalities, and private clients, gaining exposure to a broad range of challenges and solutions.
• Gain experience with power system modeling, distribution design and grid modernization efforts.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities from advancing technical expertise and leading project teams.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with potential for part-time remote work after training.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop, modify, and review drawings for electrical and civil engineering projects in accordance with client-specific drafting standards.
• Interpret design requirements and assist in overhead and underground distribution design tasks. If no previous experience in design, show a willingness to learn.
• Maintain a strong understanding of drafting standards across multiple clients and effectively communicate updates and challenges to project teams.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of drawings by reviewing your own and peers' work against industry codes and standards.
• Maintain and organize project files and documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
• Stay updated on the latest drafting techniques, CAD software advancements, and industry best practices.
• Participate in design review meetings and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams.

We are seeking the following experience & qualifications:

• 3+ years of Drafting/Design experience. AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience highly preferred.
• A.S. or B.S. degree.
• Experience working on distribution, transmission, or substation projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam and OCalc is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and specifications.

The pay range for this position in California is $55,000 to $85,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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