Drafter

Responsibilities

This position completes assignments of a technical nature requiring independent judgment and skill in the Computer Aided Drafting Design of OPPD's Distribution facilities under the direction of an Engineer or Designer. Duties may be narrowly or broadly focused on the Responsibilities and Accountabilities that follow.

1. Computer Aided Drafting Design of OPPD's Distribution facilities

- Creates and updates detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering Computer Aided Drafting Designs (CADD) using Bentley MicroStation products to be used as official work order drawings that are accurately and timely.

- Uploads all work order drawings into the work management software (Ventyx - Asset Suite).

- Creates base CADD drawings using land survey data.

- Responsible for converting drawing files from external engineering firms into MicroStation .dgn format.

- Creates official drawings to be used in easement agreements to be recorded at the corresponding courthouse of the residing county.

- Creates and updates all distribution circuit maps.

- Provides plots of existing distribution facility layouts to requesting government entities.

- Operates engineering scanning, copying, and plotting equipment.

Qualifications

Required:

- High School diploma or GED is required

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in CADD; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

- Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned projects.

- Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with frequent changing priorities.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a professional and respectful manner.

- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

- Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and MS Office Suite products.

Desired:

- Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting.

Closing Statement

Salary

Local 1483

$30.79

At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are -wherever you are - and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before .

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF

PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.