Drafting Intern

General Summary:

This is a full-time entry level position that will be located in the headquarters office in Bismarck, ND. The Outside Plant CAD Drafter will have successfully completed a college-level course for either AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS Pro. The Outside Plant CAD Drafter has a supportive role collaborating with other team members to produce high-quality drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project team members to complete drafting needs using AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS Pro
• Utilize initial rough designs, preparing working documents through guidance of processes and procedures

• Perform varied data gathering and entry to create, display, maintain, and update databases, coverages, and linkages to various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases
• Produce data layers or maps, using GIS technology for project related needs

• Have a strong work ethic, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced environment
• Regular, reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill function or as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic AutoCAD commands, including block editing
• Knowledge of basic ArcGIS Pro Map Layouts and geodatabase function
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, products, and services
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well with a positive & friendly manner both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate the ability accept responsibility for and work under occasional stressful situations with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate desire to learn new skills as technologies change
• Perform other duties and responsibilities to fulfill job function or as assigned

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or GED, GIS Certificate of completion. Entry-level position with no previous experience required.

Physical Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various reports. 75-100%

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers and business contacts. 75-100%

Standing/Walking: 0-24%

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0-24%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24%

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use phone system. 75-100%

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.