Engineering Drafting Technician

Northeast Power • Palmyra, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for an Engineering Drafting Technician at the Palmyra, Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. This full-time, non-exempt position is ideal for a detail-oriented technical professional who enjoys drafting, providing engineering support for projects and designs, project coordination and helping maintain accurate records for critical transmission and substation infrastructure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in CADD, Mechanical Drafting, Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training and relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in CADD, mechanical drafting, engineering drafting or a related technical field.
• Strong CADD/drafting skills, mathematical ability, attention to detail and document management skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical information, oral and written instructions and legal descriptions of property
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently and maintain accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Class E or equivalent driver’s license and ability to maintain required licensing and insurability

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD, PLSCADD and drafting standards
• Electrical schematics, plan and profiles, survey plans, substation layout and design
• Electric utility terminology, transmission structures and lines, metering, relaying, SCADA and communication systems
• Design drawings and civil, structural, architectural or mechanical discipline drafting

Responsibilities

• Support drafting, design and documentation for transmission, substation, relaying, SCADA and related engineering projects
• Use AutoCAD, PLSCADD and related tools to assist with plan and profile drawings, substation plans, maps, standard detail and project drawings
• Update drawings, maps and engineering records as projects are designed, modified, completed or built
• Gather, maintain and analyze engineering data for, engineering studies, reports and project documentation
• Assist with equipment specifications, bid/proposal evaluations, bills of material, inventory information and asset records
• Support relaying, fusing, recloser coordination and related technical calculations as assigned
• Help maintain drafting standards, transmission standard details, structure/cable files and NERC compliance documentation
• Stay familiar with applicable utility standards and keep the Engineering Manager informed of progress, project needs and potential issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage – Medical, dental and vision insurance to support the health and wellness of you and your family.
• Strong financial future – Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.
• Family protection – Employer-paid life insurance for employee, spouse and child, plus long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life balance – Generous vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Peace of mind on the go – Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.
• Flexible options – Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

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