Engineering Drafter

Engineering Drafter

Austin Texas

Relocation Assistance Not Provided

Must have a valid drivers' license issued in the State of Texas

Pay - $23hr - $25 per hour

8-5 Monday Through Friday but an earlier start may be available

Duration : Est. 1 year (can be extended up to 2 years)

General Overview :

Performs drafting and / or engineering support duties. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and / or more experienced colleagues. This position focuses on either drafting or engineering support duties, or performs a combination of the following duties.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, construction drawings and other technical information.
• Using computer-aided design software and equipment, prepares detailed engineering drawings, maps and graphs from provided materials such as previous drawings, layouts, detailed sketches and standard references. Clearly indicates revisions. Files drawings and drawing update documentation according to standard procedures.
• Assists in drafting solicitation documents using established procedures, formats and templates to support procurement and contract activities.
• Assists with field and / or office research related to field measurements, historical engineering drawings, equipment databases, microfilm, inventory, electronic document management system (EDMS) records and other technical records to design equipment and layouts, as well as to produce equipment ratings and facility statistics. Field research may involve various physical activities.
• Prepares basic specifications, materials and fixed capital unit (FCU) lists.
• Assists in setting up work orders and requisition entries.
• Performs data entry in the departmental engineering database.
• Prepares basic reports related to projects, work plans, equipment, assets and budgets. Assists with preparing more complex reports.
• Operates equipment, such as plotters, printers, copiers and scanners.
• Gathers engineering information by traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as necessary.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications :

One or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings / documents and performing technical analysis, drafting using computer-aided design software or other relevant experience. Must have some experience using Revit. A degree in computer-aided design or relevant field may be substituted per company guidelines for certain years of experience.

Driver’s license if traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.)

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Physical Demands :

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Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Salary : $23 - $25