Substation Drafter

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting serving electric companies municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years weve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine whats possible. We empower our team encourage ownership and innovation and create an environment where you can enjoy your work do your best and make a meaningful impact for our clients. At BHMG youre not just doing a jobyoure building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day:

About the Role

The Drafter independently prepares detailed electrical drawings and documentation for substation projects. This role applies drafting standards interprets engineering inputs with minimal supervision and supports project execution through accurate timely deliverables. This position allows for on-site or a hybrid work schedule in any of our office locations: St. Louis MO; Collinsville IL; or Bettendorf IA.

You will:

• Prepare complete substation drawing packages including one-lines panel layouts AC/DC schematics wiring diagrams and physical layout drawings.
• Ensure compliance with client standards or apply BHMG standards when client standards are not provided.
• Maintain and update drawing lists ensuring accuracy document control and alignment with approved project deliverables.
• Interpret engineering markups design criteria and standards to produce accurate compliant drawings.
• Update and revise existing (brownfield) drawings resolving drafting inconsistencies and documentation gaps.
• Perform plotting batch plotting scanning and issuing of drawing and documentation packages.
• Manage workload across multiple projects ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide basic drafting guidance and standards support to Associate Drafters.

Education/Experience

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Drafting Engineering Technology or related field.
• Typically 2 or more years of substation electrical or utility drafting experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education training and practical experience may be considered.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit and MicroStation required.
• Ability to consistently apply client and company drafting standards.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Effective communication and collaboration with engineers and project teams.
• Ability to resolve drafting issues and meet deadlines on concurrent projects.

What We Offer

At BHMG were committed to raising the bar for what it means to work at an engineering and consulting firm. Our people are passionate collaborative and driven by a shared commitment to quality and offer a competitive comprehensive compensation package including:

• Company-paid medical dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 10 Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work options for strong work-life balance
• Professional licensure and development support
• A fun respectful and team-oriented culture
• And much more!

At BHMG our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. The pay range for this position is $70000 - $95000 annual. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. This position is eligible to earn additional compensation including extra effort pay and an annual bonus incentive based on individual and company performance. Career level and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills abilities experience education credentials and internal equity when determining the base salary offered.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations US-IL-Collinsville US-IA-Bettendorf

Department Substation Design

Employment Type Full-time

Work Type On-site or Hybrid