Drafting Specialist (Electric Utility Substation Controls Engineering)

Drafting Specialist (Electric Utility Substation Controls Engineering) Location: Des Moines, WA, United States Date Posted: Jan 14, 2026 Requisition Number: 3453-OTHLOC-CNkDYfws Salary Range: USD $25.00 - USD $44.00 (Hourly) NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES BEING IN-OFFICE FULL TIME DURING INITIAL TRAINING, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL WORK-FROM-HOME WITHIN FIRST YEAR Asplundh Engineering Services is seeking a Drafting Specialist with at least 2 years of expertise in utility drafting for substation controls engineering. Come join our team in Seattle, WA where there is a significant growth opportunity and be affiliated with the best in the business. About Us Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, dependable, and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S. As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service. Our Commitment At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project. Responsibilities Manage document control systems, CAD software, and records management processes. Develop and maintain standards, tools, and procedures for these systems. Provide mentorship to team members on proper use. Develop construction drawings, including detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for substation electrical components. Work closely with other Engineering Specialists to ensure CAD systems remain stable, issues are resolved in a timely manner, and new software and updates are adopted with minimal issues. Minimum Qualifications Proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD At least 2 years of relevant experience Reliable source of transportation to office in Kent, WA Desired Qualifications Utility experience with protection and control systems for 12kV and above substations Experience developing one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams. Thorough understanding of NERC CIP standards and compliance requirements Experience working on hybrid drawings utilizing Descartes to edit TIF and CIT raster images. Proficiency in ProjectWise Explorer file management system Experience verifying revision integrity that document control storage system and CAD files match. Experience in wire checking schematics for wiring diagrams. Experience working on manufacturer provided CAD drawings. Experience working on CAD drawings to scale. Experience in building and maintaining block or cell libraries. Experience conducting field site visits for drawing verification. Experience completing design transmittals to be submitted to document control for processing. Benefits We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer Please note: All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.#J-18808-Ljbffr