Job Opening: Design Drafter

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Associate Degree in Drafting or similar field of study or equivalent years of experience
• Proficient with CAD systems and related products
• Previous experience with drafting and CAD systems
• Required to possess certain skills such as analytical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to pay particular attention to details, good time management skills
• Software involved to include AutoCAD, Civil3D, Raster Design, Adept, Microsoft Office
• Willing to work in a team environment and communicate well with others
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Knowledge with Microsoft products
• Ability to work all required hours, may include evenings and weekends in response to acute services
• Ability to lift and manipulate a box of drafting materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a minimal basis
• Ability to do minimal travel to training, conferences, and with engineers to off-site work areas to verify drawings ( up to 10% per year)
• Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Perform drafting using AutoCAD for substation facilities, specifically relay design
• Prepare drawings with direction of engineering staff to utilize for construction purposes
• Assist engineers with analyzing and reviewing drawings and sketches to ensure accuracy
• Modify and edit drawings and designs to drafts from notes, sketches and/or oral instructions while utilizing and applying drafting techniques and standards
• Utilize engineering document management software Adept for document control
• Support engineers, field technicians and others with various document requests
• Draft post construction drawing markups and return in-service drawings back into the Adept system
• Continually improve standard designs with guidance from engineers, field technicians and management
• Scan, print, file and retrieve documents
• Train new drafters on standard processes to ensure consistency
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$21.39 - $32.45 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Closes July 7, 2024.