Assistant Electrical Detailer

PDS Tech Commercial • La Jolla, CA • 8h ago

Power the Grid. Build the Future. Join Us as an Assistant Electrical Detailer!

Bring Your Utility Design Expertise to Projects That Keep Communities Connected

Location: La Jolla, or Brea, CA | Payrate: $35 - $37/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 8am to 5pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the energy industry to hire an experienced Assistant Electrical Detailer to support critical Transmission & Distribution (T&D) substation projects. In this role, you'll contribute to the design and development of electrical infrastructure serving major utility clients, including Xcel Energy, helping deliver reliable power to homes, businesses, and communities.

If you're passionate about precision drafting, electrical substation design, and working on impactful utility projects, this is your opportunity to advance your career with a team that values technical excellence and collaboration.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Electrical Detailer, you will provide high-quality drafting and detailing support for electrical substation projects within the electric utility industry. Working closely with engineering and project teams, you'll help transform design concepts into accurate construction-ready documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, and maintain detailed electrical substation design drawings and construction documents.

Develop layouts and detailed plans for substation equipment, grounding systems, conduit systems, and electrical installations.

Create and modify drawings in accordance with client standards, project specifications, and industry regulations.

Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation CONNECT to produce accurate and high-quality design deliverables.

Coordinate with engineers and project stakeholders to incorporate design updates and project changes.

Perform quality control reviews to ensure drawing accuracy, completeness, and compliance with utility standards.

Support multiple utility projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting project deadlines.

Contribute to the successful execution of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Drafting Technology or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in electrical utility design related to electrical substation systems, OR

Associate Degree in Drafting Technology or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical utility design related to electrical substation systems, OR

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in electrical utility design related to electrical substation systems.

Additional Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in the electric utility industry with a strong emphasis on electrical substation design.

Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation CONNECT ( MicroStation experience must be clearly reflected on your resume ).

Experience creating detailed drawings for substation equipment, layouts, grounding systems, conduit systems, and electrical plans.

Strong understanding of utility standards, drafting best practices, and quality control procedures.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting Technology or a related discipline.

Experience supporting major utility clients and transmission and distribution projects.

Knowledge of industry drafting standards and utility design practices.

Experience with 3D design software such as Revit, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, and/or Civil 3D .

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment.

Apply Today

Ready to put your drafting expertise to work on critical energy infrastructure projects?

Apply now and join PDS Tech Commercial in partnership with a leader in the energy industry. Take the next step in your career and help design the systems that keep the power flowing.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $37.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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