Electrical CAD Drafter

WEC Energy Group•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$26 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring an Electrical CAD Drafter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position is represented by L2150. The drafter creates and revises construction drawings, supports equipment and structure layouts, maintains drawing records, and contributes to project teams. The role also includes field visits, coordination with engineers and field personnel, and providing drafting guidance and training. Applicants must meet specified education and CAD drafting experience requirements. Official transcripts are required with the application or must be provided to HR within ten days of the posting closing date. Candidates must also complete the Technician Selection System (TECH) Drafter-level testing. The listed posting pay range is $25.73 to $42.91; starting pay depends on relevant factors and is not typically at the top of the range. The position is subject to the stated U.S. work authorization requirements.

Requirements

Complete one semester of algebra or related technical/college mathematics and one semester of geometry or related technical mathematics level II/college mathematics level II at the vocational or college level, or hold a two-year degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or architectural engineering.
Have either two years of current CAD drafting experience within the last five years, or one year of vocational- or college-level CAD drafting coursework plus one year of current CAD drafting experience within the last five years.
CAD drafting experience must include creating or modifying drawings for construction.
Submit official transcripts with the application or provide them to HR within ten days of the posting closing date.
Complete Technician Selection System (TECH) Drafter-level testing, which assesses use of numerical information in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems; use of symbols and codes to locate objects on a map; comprehension of pictured mechanical principles; and ability to read and apply rules and make decisions based on written information.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company states that candidates requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Establish and lay out drawing views, sections, and details.
Create new drawings using sketches, photos, markups, site visits, personnel knowledge, and discussions with engineers and field personnel.
Check drawings for accuracy and provide design input to engineers when needed.
Create material lists.
Revise existing drawings using sketches, photos, markups, site visits, personnel knowledge, and discussions with engineers and field personnel.
Identify and revise related existing drawings, ensure drawing accuracy and integrity, and interpret and apply design specifications.
Assist customers with equipment and structure layout and design.
Visit work sites to inspect equipment, verify existing information, and gather information for updating or creating drawings; make field sketches as needed.
Serve as the on-site single point of contact for drafting services and check layouts against company standards.
Contact manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers for information.
Assign system-based alphanumeric codes to new drawings and recode existing drawings.
Assign CGS file and microfilm numbers, update the TRACE system, and prepare print transmittals and reproduction requests for printing, microfilming, and distribution.
Work on project teams to coordinate drafting concerns, prioritize and estimate project tasks, provide feedback, cross-check team members’ work, and serve as project team leader.
Order and maintain drafting equipment and supplies; estimate job resources and time.
Provide work direction and training to other drafters and contractors.
Provide graphic services as requested.