Drafting and Design Technician I, II or Sr.

Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

This senior level position works as a team and/or independently as needed to lead, create, and modify engineering design drawings for complex projects with the use of computer aided design (CAD) software focusing on AutoCAD specifically.

This position can be located in Louisville or Lexington, KY.

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- Provides informal leadership, decision-making, and technical support for the work of less experienced employees and/or contractors.

- Prepares detailed engineering drawings, maps, and diagrams for projects and assignments of high complexity.

- Performs blueprint or other reprographic processing and distribution.

- Assists in department record-keeping and filing systems for historical documentation.

- Assists in development of drawing standards and procedures.

- Works closely with internal and external customers on various aspects of capital projects.

- Actively participates on the internal Engineering team assisting with drafting and/or design on capital projects.

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

- 3+ years electric utility industry experience

- Satisfactory completion of all applicable Drafting and Design Tech I and II training and performance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate’s degree in drafting, electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, industrial maintenance, and/or design related discipline

- Analytical and decision-making skills to perform projects of high complexity.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

- Knowledge of industry specific procedures, processes, terminology, systems, and equipment.

- Specific training and experience with Autodesk software.

- Understanding and familiarity with conventional drafting practices and skills.

- Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings specific to applicable field of work.

- Willingness to work with field personnel to better understand the processes of project execution.