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POWER Engineers Entry-Level Substation Drafter in United States
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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