Electrical Drafter - Electrical Construction

Kiewit • Sterling, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC), a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is hiring an entry-level Electrical Drafter for its Drafting & Design department. The position supports industrial projects from the Sterling, Massachusetts office. MEC pursues electrical projects requiring technical and logistical expertise, self-performs much of its work, and focuses on construction-driven engineering that is safe, cost-effective, and innovative.

The drafter prepares electrical construction drawings and related documents, develops conduit layouts, and helps integrate quantities and designs into project work packs and schedules. The role collaborates with construction teams, department managers, and engineers, and reviews and revises drawings and specifications based on project requirements and field input.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, or a high school diploma plus at least 2 years of experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with DEP projects.
• Ability to adjust to varying work demands and perform effectively.
• Effective oral and written communication, including presenting ideas clearly and professionally.
• Ability to participate effectively on teams, accept direction, and contribute to team success.
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships and open communication across groups and seek expertise and perspectives from varied sources.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ability to pick up marks.
• Ability to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines under supervision.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use guidance, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare means and methods drawings in accordance with Mass Electric standards and guides using AutoCAD.
• Develop conduit layouts and similar documents for inclusion in field work packs.
• Continuously review and modify submitted drawings.
• Work with the Local 3 construction team and modify drawings based on field input.
• Create background files.
• Work with department managers and engineers.
• Maintain a quantity book for major volumes, as well as red-line and as-built versions of the project.
• Integrate quantities into the project schedule by area and work discipline.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Review and edit construction specifications as assigned or requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree