Sr. Drafting Technician

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Substation department as a Drafting Technician! A drafting technician is responsible for creating technical drawings and plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software, specifically AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. This involves interpreting designs from engineers and converting them into detailed drawings for engineering projects. The job requires proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software, as well as knowledge of drafting standards and techniques. The drafting technician may work on a variety of projects, such as electrical schematics or structural components. Drafters also collaborate with other members of a project team to ensure that designs are accurate and meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD related software.   

• Prepare clean, complete and accurate documents, design and working drawings (including details) from rough or detailed specifications or sketches as prepared by the engineer by performing the following duties:  

• Following drawing production standards.  

• Preparing Construction and Demo drawings (As required) submission packages.  

• Preparing quality checks on final drawings and layouts  

• Cleaning CAD files for project closeout  

• Set up project drawing files, schedule drawing completions  

• Develop Single lines, three lines, AC and DC schematics, Panel layouts, Wiring Diagrams, sections and details using Auto CAD  

• Maintain CAD document archive and retrieval for projects and the integrity of the drawings and its system  

• Act as a liaison for operations, project teams, engineering design house and vendors  

• Check dimensions and parts, inserts cells and blocks into individual drawings.  

• Assist the Engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during the final administration of projects.  

• Organizes CAD drawings and files.  

• Subject matter expert (SME) for client’s document control system and responsible for accurate transmittals per client requirements.  

• Creating and generating design reports to include creating rendering, material takeoffs, central files and work sets, and schedules and legend types.   

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Qualifications

• AA/AS/BS degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Engineering Technology, or related technical training or certifications. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• 5 years of electrical design experience related to power utilities or similar industries.
• Advanced drafting and design skills.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing and useable drawings.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

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