Substation Physical Drafter 1 -- Grid
About The Position
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days remote. The position provides an opportunity to utilize and expand drafting skills within a multi-disciplined team of designers and/or engineers, preparing design drawings based on input. You will apply computer-aided drafting skills and receive hands-on training in 3D design software like AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation, as well as Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary design databases. Responsibilities include creating master sketches showing proposed installations relative to existing facilities with exact specifications and dimensions. You may also accompany experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities for information gathering and explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors to facilitate design adjustments.
Requirements
- An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
- Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
- Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances.
- Ability to multi-task from project to project.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Nice To Haves
- An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design.
- Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
Responsibilities
- Utilize and expand drafting skills in a multi-disciplined team environment.
- Prepare design drawings based on design input.
- Apply computer-aided drafting skills and receive training in 3D design software (AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation).
- Receive training in Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary design databases.
- Create master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
- Accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information.
- Explain drawings to vendors and construction contractors for appropriate design adjustments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Generous relocation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
