What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Drafter/Designer position at MKEC Engineering?
At MKEC, it's all about our team. We're passionate about our mission of providing superior engineering solutions that are responsive to our clients’ needs. Since our start in 1982, our growth has been fueled by respect for each other and a shared commitment to achieving our goals.
We’re looking for a Substation Drafter/Design to join our Power Delivery team at our Overland Park location (in office). This individual will assist with the design primarily for electric substation design development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide drafting support to engineers and designers on Power Delivery related projects, primarily focused on the development of substation physical and electrical drawing creation.
- Develop AutoCAD drawings that include general arrangement, elevation, details, BOM, one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.
- Incorporate red line changes in existing drawings, as directed by designers and engineers.
- Set up and compile drawing packages that will ultimately be issued to clients.
- Set up and utilize BlueBeam Revu Sessions and Projects to facilitate the review/markup of drawing sets for drawing package development.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with other disciplines within the company including structural, civil, survey, etc.
- Assist the project team in meeting client expectations and schedules.
Requirements:
- Associates degree in drafting or related area.
- 2 years of experience in substation physical and electrical design.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Experience with 3D drafting/design is preferred (Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor, etc.).
- Able to recognize, understand and develop diagrams using electrical and part symbols, reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams as well as substation physical, civil and structural drawings.
- Experience working with scaled drawings.
- Understand coordinate systems and be able to orient AutoCAD drawing components in real-world coordinates and working with UCS.
- Attention to detail and adherence to drawing standards including client specific standards, practices, and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire to be part of a team-oriented culture.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Compliance with MKEC and client drug/alcohol and safety programs.
Benefits:
MKEC offers a competitive compensation package in addition to the following benefits:
- Group Health Plan
- Dental Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance - Short & Long-Term
- Life Insurance / AD&D
- Flex Spending Account
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Profit Sharing Plan
- YMCA Discounted Membership
Company Culture at MKEC:
We enjoy the work we do. Our projects have taken us far and wide, and we're always ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way. Driven by our love for problem solving, we're dedicated to delivering creative solutions.
We value each other. With expertise in nearly every field, we appreciate the diverse skills and experiences each team member brings to the table. We're all about learning from one another and working together to serve our clients better.
We love to give back. We're actively involved in the communities we serve, always on the lookout for ways to give back. From mentoring students at a local elementary school, to hosting food drives, and sponsoring events, we're committed to helping the communities we work and live in.
MKEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MKEC is currently not offering sponsorship now or in the near future.
