Design Draftsman, Virginia

Position Overview:

Seeking a highly engaged, team-oriented individual with a working background in computer aided drafting principles. This role creates and updates drawings used in electrical construction packages (i.e. single lines, wiring diagrams, plan drawings…etc.). The position works directly with other department personnel as needed to clarify intent of designer and/or engineer sketches. This role maintains supplemental project documentation including cable schedules and vendor cut sheets. This position may require occasional site visits and other related tasks to meet project needs. This position reports to a Supervisor of Design and Documentation and functions as an intermediate level draftsman for the electrical design group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and employ personal safety practices at all times.

Become familiar with and employ environmental compliance at all times.

Prepare electrical drawings in support of power generation engineering projects per corporate standards

General electrical design support for the power generation fleet (i.e. equipment, cable/raceway, and drawing number support)

Maintain drawing records per corporate and compliance policies

Coordinate site visits and perform field work as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of drafting principles

Demonstrated MicroStation and/or AutoCAD proficiency

Proficiency in drawing and document management systems (ProjectWise & Documentum preferred)

Well-developed and effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment as a fully engaged and supporting team member

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ability to manage project workloads with minimal direction

Ability to adapt to changes in project scope and schedules

Education:

Required: High School diploma or GED

Preferred: Associate degree in Drafting

Additional Information: The position functions in both an office and power station work environment.

Working Conditions

• Office work environment 76 - 100%

• Travel up to 25%

• Outdoors up to 25%

• Dust/Grease/Oil up to 25%

• Cold up to 25%

• Heat up to 25%

• Fumes up to 25%

• Loud noise up to 25%