WGI

SDS/SBS CAD Designer Lead

WGI • $100K — $120K *
Overland Park, KS 66212Hybrid
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with SBS Substation Design Suite (SDS) or SBS AutoCAD in a substation engineering production environment.
  • Strong understanding of substation design P&C, Physical, or both.
  • Experience managing or contributing to AutoCAD block libraries and content governance programs.
  • Ability to develop and deliver training for diverse SDS users.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD LISP, scripting, or automation tooling is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and program management skills for backlog management and milestone communication.
  • Self-starter with strong internal drive and integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Own the SDS/SBS AutoCAD rollout roadmap and manage the transition to SDS for standard substation projects.
  • Coordinate content governance including block libraries and template standards.
  • Develop and manage a role-based training program for users and contributors.
  • Collaborate with technology teams on AutoCAD automation and AI integration.
  • Ensure integration of SDS within the design workflow through cross-department collaboration.

Benefits

  • 401(k) + company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Professional development assistance
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Supportive, growth-oriented team environment
Full Job Description
We are transitioning our HV engineering group to SBS Substation Design Suite (SDS) as our primary production platform, and we are looking for the person who will own that transition end-to-end. This is not a drafting role and it is not a pure IT role, it sits at the intersection of substation engineering, design standards, and production automation. The right candidate will be a substation designer or engineer with deep AutoCAD and SDS experience who can work alongside our discipline leads, delivery team, and technology group to build a scalable and high-quality design production system.

Key Responsibilities:

  • SDS Program Ownership: Own the SDS/SBS AutoCAD rollout roadmap, content backlog, and release cadence. Manage the transition from standard AutoCAD to SDS as the default workflow for standard substation projects.


  • Content Governance: Coordinate with Engineering Leads to maintain block libraries, naming conventions, attribute rules, sheet setup standards, and template release controls. Ensure every block, symbol, and template has an owner, revision date, approval status, and intended project type.


  • Training and Adoption: Develop and manage a role-based training program covering new users, checkers, project engineers, content owners, and production contributors. Track adoption metrics and report on progress against rollout milestones.


  • Technology and AI Integration: Coordinate with the ANS technology team on AutoCAD LISPs, automation scripts, and AI integrations. Ensure SDS outputs are structured to support automated checking workflows.


  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering Leads, and the technology and automation team to ensure SDS is integrated properly into design workflow.


Qualifications and Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with SBS Substation Design Suite (SDS) or SBS AutoCAD in a substation engineering production environment. Candidates with deep AutoCAD substation experience and demonstrated ability to learn SDS will be considered.


  • Strong understanding of substation design P&C, Physical, or both. Ability to communicate credibly with engineers and reviewers on content standards and design intent.


  • Experience managing or contributing to AutoCAD block libraries, template standards, naming conventions, or similar design content governance programs.


  • Ability to develop and deliver training content to engineers, designers, and checkers with varying levels of SDS experience, including remote teams.


  • Familiarity with AutoCAD LISP, scripting, or automation tooling is a strong plus. Experience working alongside a technology or software development team is valued.


  • Strong organizational and program management skills. Comfortable managing a backlog, setting release cadence, and communicating progress against milestones to multiple stakeholders.


  • Ability to work as a team player across disciplines. This role requires strong cross-functional communication and the ability to build trust with both engineering and technology teams.


  • Self-starter with strong internal drive and integrity. Comfortable operating in a growing organization where processes are still being built and ownership requires initiative.


Position Requirements:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience in substation design with strong SDS/AutoCAD depth will be considered in lieu of a degree.


  • 5+ years of experience in substation design or a closely related field, with demonstrated ownership of production tools, templates, or standards.


  • Not required but Bonus Points for: Being fluent in Spanish


$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits:
  • 401(k) + company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Professional development assistance
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Supportive, growth-oriented team environment


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About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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