Drafter, Substation Engineering

LUMA Energy•Santurce-NEOS, PR

About The Position

The Drafter applies drafting techniques and methods to develop maps, charts, drawings, and engineering plans from field notes, sketches, and engineer instructions, using mechanized systems or manual techniques. The role works under general supervision, with room for independent judgment, to produce accurate and detailed documentation supporting major engineering projects and standards. The Drafter creates scaled engineering drawings of concrete and steel structures and mechanical and electrical installations using AutoCAD and related applications. The role assembles drawings for substation components and other structural or installation requirements; prepares schematic, detail, sectional, wiring, layout, isometric, perspective, and projection drawings; and maintains plans and diagrams by verifying and recording alterations and improvements across feeders, circuits, substations, and related equipment. The Drafter also reports construction estimates and prepares bills of materials to support engineering staff with locating, relocating, or installing lines, equipment, and project components. The position follows company policies, procedures, and standards and applicable laws and industry regulations. It participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills and performs other duties aligned with role expectations and qualifications. Travel is 20%.

Requirements

Certification or an associate degree in Drafting from a technical college or university.
1–3 years of hands-on experience in a technical or support role.
Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, and other applicable programs and application software for mechanized systems.
Familiarity with operating mechanized equipment such as computer or video terminals, microform, printers, calculators, and photocopiers.
Familiarity with electrical distribution layouts, feeders, and substation equipment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and mechanized drafting tools, with the ability to prepare accurate engineering drawings, schematics, and layouts.
Knowledge of drafting standards and ability to create sectional, isometric, perspective, and projection drawings.
Ability to interpret sketches and field notes and maintain organized files, revisions, and drafting documentation.
Ability to operate plotters, printers, scanners, and other drafting equipment used to produce engineering documents.
Clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and independence under general supervision.
Active Draftsmen License issued by the Board of Examiners of Professional Draftsmen of Puerto Rico.
Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the College of Professional Draftspersons of Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

Create detailed, scaled engineering drawings of concrete and steel structures and mechanical and electrical installations using AutoCAD and related drafting applications.
Assemble complete engineering drawings for substation components and structural or installation requirements.
Prepare schematic, detail, sectional, wiring, and layout drawings for complex engineering design needs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
Create isometric and perspective drawings and determine projections and layout views of equipment, structures, and facilities.
Maintain and update land plans, monoline diagrams, electrical layouts, and other records to reflect alterations and improvements across feeders, circuits, substations, and related equipment.
Report construction estimates and prepare bills of materials to support the locating, relocating, or installation of lines, equipment, and project components.
Follow company policies, procedures, and standards, as well as applicable laws and industry regulations.
Participate in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills.
Perform additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications.

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