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Designers brought on through this program will begin executing smaller-scope projects, including transformer, arrester, and battery replacements and progress into larger, more complex design work over their first year.\n\nThe 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.\n\nInterpret 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\nSupport the full design workflow, updating drawings at each milestone as markups are reviewed and approved by engineers\nMaintain and revise existing substation drawing sets to reflect field as-built conditions and design changes\nApply and adhere drafting standards, drawing conventions, and configuration control procedures\nPrepare QA checklists and ensure drawings comply with design configuration control policies and applicable regulatory standards\nSupport pilot projects within AutoCAD Electrical as the team transitions to expanded use of the platform\nCoordinate with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to verify drawing accuracy and resolve technical discrepancies\nProvide technical drawing support to field construction, testing, and commissioning crews as needed\nMaintain awareness of NERC PRC & CIP Standards as they apply to documentation and design deliverables\n\nAssociate’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\n~1–3 years of experience in CAD drafting, design technology, or a related technical role\n~ Proficiency in AutoCAD or other design software\n~ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications\n~ Familiarity with protection and control drawing types used in substation environments (elementary diagrams, CWDs, panel layouts) is a plus\n~ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)\n~ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple drawing revisions across concurrent projects\n~ ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel\n~ AutoCAD Electrical experience or knowledge is a plus\n~ Utility, power, or industrial plant drafting experience is a plus\n\nEight 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.)\n\nThe 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\n\nEight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.\n\nApplication Deadline - Monday, November 2nd, 2026","company":"Brooksource","rawCompany":"brooksource","city":"Windsor Mill","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-20T03:48:26.852Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3012.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Drafters","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-drafters"},{"code":"17-3019.00","title":"Drafters, All Other","slug":"drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541490","title":"Other Specialized Design Services","slug":"other-specialized-design-services"},{"code":"335313","title":"Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"switchgear-and-switchboard-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Engineer - Design Engineering","description":"Associate Design Engineer Windsors Mill, MD (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)\nContract-to-Hire\nWe are seeking an Associate Design Engineer to support substation equipment replacement projects within a major utility's engineering organization. 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