Drafter/Designer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.•Cary, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a motivated Drafter/Designer to join its Raleigh, North Carolina office. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will use computer-aided drafting and compatible software to support engineering and drafting projects, developing sub-professional work knowledge and abilities by completing drafter assignments under the supervision of an experienced project engineer or project manager. The work includes drawings of general arrangements, structures, facilities, site plans, facility layouts, electrical schematics, wiring, and connection requirements. The role involves drafting manually or using a computer and following ECI Drafting Standards, as well as designing substation physical layouts and drafting substation schematics and wiring diagrams using MicroStation or AutoCAD. The Drafter/Designer works with a team to meet client schedules. Occasional travel or driving may be required, and the successful applicant must meet ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.

Requirements

A college degree in an acceptable curriculum, a two-year technical certificate in computer-aided drafting/design, or at least two years of concentrated on-the-job experience in computer-aided drafting/design.
Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation/Bentley Connect.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work with confidential information and exercise independent judgment.
Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Successful applicants must satisfy ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MicroStation 3D is strongly desired.
Experience with MicroStation Civil for grading plans is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform drafting work manually or with a computer, applying knowledge of drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
Use symbols, legends, shading, lines, and layering in accordance with ECI Drafting Standards.
Design substation physical layouts using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
Draft substation schematics and wiring diagrams using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
Work as part of a team to meet client schedules.