AutoCad Drafter

Potelco, Inc.•Sumner, WA

2d•$27 - $33

About The Position

Potelco, Inc. is seeking an AutoCAD Designer I to join its team in Sumner, Washington. The role drafts utility designs according to client standards and requirements, works closely with project managers in the engineering department, and produces job sketches for utility designs. Designs are overseen by a distribution engineer. The position prepares utility facility replacement and system upgrade designs in standardized mapping products using AutoCAD. It also involves analyzing line-design data, improving cartographic and AutoCAD production processes, learning specialized mapping assignments, supporting coworkers with mapping tasks, and completing as-built mapping. The role uses customer internal computer programs and CAD mapping environments to complete tasks and required submissions, and participates in regular training on process updates. The anticipated pay range is $27.00 to $33.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Proficiency in an AutoCAD software environment and MS Office tools.
Motivated, well organized, resourceful, and proactive, with a team-oriented style.
Ability to adapt as work priorities shift and are reshuffled.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong attention to detail and quality of work.
Strong interpersonal and speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or certificate from an accredited educational institution, training in lieu of education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Draft utility designs under the oversight of a distribution engineer.
Analyze line-design data captured in a job workbook to produce utility job sketches.
Prepare facility replacement and system upgrade designs in standardized mapping products using AutoCAD.
Evaluate and improve cartographic processes and improve or develop AutoCAD production processes to meet new cartographic products and requirements.
Learn specialized mapping assignments.
Assist newer coworkers in learning specific mapping tasks.
Understand and execute as-built mapping.
Use customer internal computer programs to complete job tasks, required submittal forms, and material entry in a CAD mapping environment.
Participate in regular training on process updates.
Perform and complete other duties as assigned.