About CORE
CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.
Job Summary
The Distribution Drafter will act in a technical support role assisting in the design of new customer power utility connections. The Drafter will also be updating existing plans to reflect any changes made during the construction process. The role will work under the guidance of distribution design staff to input the layout of new power infrastructure into design software.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities•Inputs new designs into design software based on the field notes provided by an Electric System Designer. The drafter will work under the guidance of a designer to ensure that all NESC and CORE Electric Cooperative design standards are met.
•Works an assigned queue of redlined construction prints. Changes made during construction will be inputted into the design software. During this process, the drafter will be reviewing the redlines for feasibility, and red flagging potential errors for further review.
•Visits job sites with Electric System Designer to better understand the unique challenges faced at specific job sites.
•Reviews customer provided site development plans and electrical one-lines and panel schedules. Calculate load requirements to determine transformer requirements.
•Prepares engineering and staking documents which include drawings, calculations, and outlines of required work, including a list of materials needed to complete the projects.
•Prepares cost estimates.
•Prepares necessary documents and drawings for obtaining required construction permits.
•Assists in the setup and maintenance of AUD template files.
•Inputs conceptual master plans into AUD system for further engineering.
•Prepares and modifies distribution, transmission and substation detail drawings.
•Works in connection with call-outs and emergency situations when directed to do so by supervisor.
•Performs other duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications Of Position
•High school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
•Associate degree in drafting or at least 5 years of practical equivalent experience is required. Consideration for in-progress degrees.
•Requires valid Colorado driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within CORE standards.
•Competent with position-specific software and applications.
•Competent with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.
•Competent with general office equipment.
Knowledge And Skills
•Integrity: Exhibits a high degree of integrity and honesty .
•Diplomacy: able to use appropriate diplomacy and tact with employees, members, customers and other contacts.
•Communication: Ability to effectively read, write and speak the English language to communicate in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner.
•Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
•Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
•Active Learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
•Complex Problem Solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
•Coordination: adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
•Judgment and Decision Making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
•Time Management: managing one’s own time OR managing one's own time and the time of others.
•Social Perceptiveness: being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
•Project Management: organizing and directing production of a limited scope plan or undertaking.
•Mathematics: using mathematics to solve problems.
•Technology Design: generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
•Operations Analysis: analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
•Confidentiality: exercising discretion, confidentiality, and objectivity in complex and sensitive situations .
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
•Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
•The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outdoors.
•The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
•The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
•The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...•9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
•Eight paid holidays per year
•160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
•Education and training reimbursement
•100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
+ Defined benefit pension plan
+ Medical insurance
+ Dental insurance
+ Vision insurance
+ Short term disability
+ Long term disability
+ Employee assistance program
+ Life insurance
+ HSA with employer contribution
•401(k) with company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested
•Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
•Travel assistance & identity theft support services
•Length of service program
•Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
•Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
•Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)
CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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•Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
•We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected]
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