Associate Design Drafter / Design Drafter / Senior Design Drafter

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Job Summary

The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates' education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities . Dominion Energy South Carolina is currently seeking a Associate Design Drafter, Design Drafter, Senior Design Drafter for the Substation Standards Engineering Department (Transmission Operations Center – Cayce, SC). The Substation Standards Engineering Department is comprised of engineers, technicians, and drafting personnel engaged in the engineering and design of electric substations.

This position produces drawings and data that clearly and accurately depict the physical electrical transmission and electrical distribution substation infrastructure, as well as the engineering parameters that support their design. This position is responsible for providing drafting services that support engineering and design requirements. Drafting services include preparation of detailed system, equipment or component drawings; as-built drawings; electronic drawing and document control; and drawing revisions. This position requires use of manual and electronic drafting tools. Drafting personnel must be proficient with a computer and associated software, such as AutoCAD, Windows, and electronic drawing management systems such as ADEPT.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Design Drafter: 0-2 years of directly related experience.

- Basic knowledge of drafting principles, interpreting construction estimates, personal computer and computer aided design, math and electrical applications.

- Skills: manual technical drawing and computer assisted drawing, verbal and written communication, use of drafting tools.

- Abilities: analytical thinking, process information quickly.

Design Drafter: 2-3+ years of directly related experience.

- Basic knowledge of drafting principles.

- Full knowledge of computer skills for CAD system.

- Full knowledge of math and mechanical, electrical or civil drawings.

- Basic knowledge of company mapping methods.

- Skills: manual technical drawing and computer assisted drawing, verbal and written communication, graphics reproduction equipment.

- Abilities: analytical and abstract thinking, process information quickly.

Senior Designer Drafter: 5+ years of significant relevant experience in drafting and/or graphics.

- Full knowledge of drafting principles.

- Full knowledge of computer aided drafting.

- Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical or civil principles.

- Skills: reproduction equipment, mechanical drawing, computer graphics, verbal and written communication.

- Abilities: analytical and abstract thinking, problem solving, process information quickly.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

- Experience with AutoCAD (2023 or newer version preferred).

- The ability to produce drawings from designer notes and sketches.

- Structural and/or Electrical Technician background.

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: An Associate degree in a technical field with an emphasis on computer aided design applications such as AutoCAD

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Certificate in AutoCAD

Working Conditions

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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