CAD Drafting Technician 1, 2, Senior

SRP • Mesa, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs technical and design drafting assignments. Application of fundamental engineering and advanced CAD drafting skills required to formulate and prepare complex and detailed engineering drawings associated with the construction, modification and maintenance of projects and facilities.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Candidates with up to 3 years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both (Level I).
• Candidates with more than 3 years but less than 6 years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both (Level 2).
• Candidates with 6 or more years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both (Senior Level).
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• College level coursework (100 or higher) from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience with CAD tools preferred.
• Ability to read civil drawings.
• Basic map reading and spatial orientation.
• Advancement in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department (for Level 2).
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently draft multiple job types within the design department (for Level 2).
• Advanced Understanding in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department (for Senior Level).
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently draft all job types within the design department (for Senior Level).
• Subject matter expert on CAD drafting topics and provides training and support to CAD Techs (for Senior Level).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes CAD drafting skills and tools to prepare drawings from redline sketches, notes, marked-up prints, written/verbal instructions, and calculations.
• Interprets, extracts, validates, and integrates engineering and geographic data from internal and external customers, engineers, and design consultants to construct required construction drawings.
• Coordinates with other SRP departments as needed and request items such as - Survey, Land, Permitting, Scheduling, Stakeholder Review, Equipment Numbers.
• Attends pre-design and pre-construction meetings as requested by Design Consultant and Design Supervisor.
• Completes field checks and verifies accuracy of maps, exhibits, and records.
• Understanding of drafting procedures, policies, principles, guidelines, and requirements.
• Understanding and use of GIS tools for data management.
• Understanding of SRP distribution system, requirements of system, and assets utilized in the distribution system.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify SRP assets while performing field checks.
• Works with and follows instruction of Design Consultant and Project Leader to provide accurate and timely design product.
• Understanding of compatible units.
• Prioritize work and deliverable dates as directed by Project Leader, Design Consultant or Design Supervisor.
• Receives and interprets feedback on drafting product from Stakeholders, makes necessary changes and corrections. Utilizes time management to accurately produce high quality design drawings in an efficient manner.
• Ability to understand internal processes, understand project workflow, and when Cad Tech has duties in project workflow.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED