Substation Drafter

Substation Drafter
Job Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a full-time Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Overland Park, Kansas, office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within 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

• Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience
• 1+ year drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with other team members
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• 3+ years drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment
• Experience with Autodesk Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes
• Experience interpreting substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings
• Experience working with scaled drawings
• Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with ProjectWise File Management System
• 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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