Electrical Drafter I or II

Nebraska Public Power District•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Public Power District is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as an Electrical Drafter I or II. This role involves creating and revising electrical/electronic design drawings using technical computer applications. The Electrical Drafter I will focus on low to medium complexity drawings, while the Electrical Drafter II will handle medium to high complexity drawings and design lower difficulty control plans. Both positions require understanding and entering associated drawing metadata. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, growth, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. They offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a reliable and resilient power grid system.

Requirements

Electrical Drafter I: Associate degree in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology OR post high school education or similar military training in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology with one (1) year of experience in a drafting/design environment and/or application of electrical theory and principles OR high school diploma/GED with three (3) years of electromechanical or electrical experience in the drafting/design environment.
Electrical Drafter II: Associate degree in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology with two (2) years’ experience in a drafting/design environment OR post high school education or similar military training in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology with three (3) years of experience in a drafting/design environment and/or application of electrical theory and principles OR high school diploma/GED with four (4) years of electromechanical or electrical experience in the drafting/design environment.
Basic AutoCAD knowledge and experience preferred (Electrical Drafter I).
Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD knowledge with a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred (Electrical Drafter II).
May require badging for CNS.
May require NERC access.

Nice To Haves

Basic AutoCAD knowledge and experience preferred (Electrical Drafter I).
Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD knowledge with a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred (Electrical Drafter II).

Responsibilities

Create and revise electrical/electronic design drawings of low to medium complexity (Electrical Drafter I).
Create and revise electrical/electronic design drawings of medium to high complexity (Electrical Drafter II).
Design lower difficulty control plans (Electrical Drafter II).
Understand and enter associated drawing metadata.
Utilize technical computer applications, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications (AutoCAD), personal computers, engravers, and plotters.
Comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and computer application requirements.
Accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications.
Research drawing information, vendor, and material resources within and outside NPPD to acquire accurate drawing information.
Obtain and record facility information through facility inspections.
Ensure drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure.
Assist the Drafting Structural/Civil Group upon request.
Provide support for CAD System Technical Analyst as needed.
Create and revise various types of drawings including T&D, GGS, Sheldon, Telecom, Exhibits, Switch Maps, Nameplates, SOC Signs, District Signs, etc. (Electrical Drafter II).
Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with minimal oversight and guidance (Electrical Drafter II).
Assist in the training of other employees (Electrical Drafter II).
Independently research drawing information, vendor, and material resources (Electrical Drafter II).
Independently obtain and record facility information through facility inspections (Electrical Drafter II).
Accountable for other duties as assigned.