CAD Drafter

EC Source • ,

3d

About The Position

MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct electrical transmission, distribution, substation, and switchyard systems. The CAD Drafter prepares preliminary and detailed drawings from surveyed field notes, photographs, and other source documents using Autodesk products and other design software. The role uses survey data to produce and maintain plans, profiles, sections, permitting documents, site plans, and project-specific details. It also involves preparing construction permits and related project documentation, coordinating project status with management, addressing documentation issues with internal and external customers, and supporting safe, compliant engineering and design activities. The drafter may work across multiple projects, prepare high-level CAD designs when required, and identify process waste and suggest improvements. Work may be performed remotely or in an office, and after-hours work may be needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• At least 3 years of professional experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work as part of a team remotely or in an office.
• Self-starter.
• High attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills through email, phone, video, or text.
• Time-management skills, including prioritizing work and documenting tasks.
• Ability to work safely, including safe driving, stretching twice a day, maintaining good posture and ergonomics, and following safety rules.
• Punctuality for daily start times and meetings.
• Current state driver's license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and detailed drawings using Autodesk products and other design software, including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Visio, PLS-CAD, and Trimble, based on surveyed field notes, photos, and other source documents.
• Use survey data to produce and maintain grading plans, erosion protection plans, permitting documents, site plans, site-specific details, plan and profiles, cross-sections, and typical sections.
• Prepare construction permits for infrastructure placement, including encroachment, right-of-way, easement, and traffic-control permits.
• Prepare general documents, enter data, and complete associated documentation as needed.
• Meet weekly with the management team to review project status.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet project requirements.
• Communicate about and help resolve fielding document issues with internal and external customers.
• Comply with safety requirements and reinforce internal and external safety practices and policies, including OSHA, NEC, and PPE requirements.
• Prepare high-level designs in CAD format when required.
• Recognize process waste and suggest changes.
• Ensure engineering and design activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall schedule.
• Work safely in accordance with company values and policies, participate in the safety-oriented culture, and look out for fellow employees.
• Report project anomalies to team members using established tools or verbally.
• Wear and use required safety PPE and maintain situational awareness.
• Maintain an organized workstation and computer filing system.
• Arrive punctually for daily start times and meetings.
• Complete timekeeping and accounting documentation daily or weekly.
• Work after normal hours as needed.
• Maintain a current, unrestricted state driver's license.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed