Distribution Drafter

Description

Distribution Drafter

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Drafter for the Power Delivery Distribution Department in our Syracuse, New York office. The position will work with designers and engineers to produce OH/UG Electrical Utility plan drawings using CAD and/or GIS software. The successful candidate will use knowledge of client and national electrical utility codes to complete construction drawings for turn-key design packages.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with designers and engineers to produce OH/UG utility plan drawings using CAD and/or GIS software
• Review drawings for consistency following current quality assurance processes and establishing new processes where none exist
• Conduct field surveys using digital collection instruments and take detailed sketches/notes to obtain required design data
• Draft detail specifications for distribution equipment while adhering to client design standards and industry codes
• Analyze NESC codes or utility design standards for application to design

Required Education/Experience

• Sufficient industry experience and the ability to demonstrate comprehension of the following CAD software platforms:
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil
• Ability to work with other designers and engineers in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Active learning and listening
• Outstanding time management skills
• Must be able to successfully pass client's background screening process
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Desired Education/Experience

• Associate degree in an accredited program
• Understanding of MicroStation
• Familiarity with Inventor and/or Solidworks
• Ability to travel for project meetings and field review

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good Work. Have Fun. Make Money.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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