Job Opening: Entry-Level Substation Drafter

Entry-Level Substation Drafter

Location Richmond

Job Code 16355

# of openings 1

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Entry-Level Substation Drafter

Job Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Richmond, Virginia office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (candidate will need to live within a commutable distance of the office).

Responsibilities

• The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical and civil layout drawings as well as schematics and wiring diagrams.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge; learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to the client's standards and expectations; being responsible for knowing and following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes; collaborating on design issues; and seeking guidance from those with more experience.

Required Education/Experience

• Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience

• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience

• Must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with other team members

• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment

• Experience with a 3D CAD system

• Knowledge of substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings

• Experience working with scaled drawings

• Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems a plus

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with File Management Systems a plus

• Strong background in mathematics

• Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• New Dads and Moms Benefit program

• Fertility Benefits

• Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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