Transmission Drafter/Designer (CAD)

Position Title:

Transmission Designer/Drafter (CAD)

Reports To:

Director Transmission Engineering

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Basic Functions:

1. Drafting engineering drawings, developing and maintaining GIS mapping, and assisting in providing Substation and P&C designs.

2. Update and manage databases, drawings, and document filing systems.

Essential Functions:

1. Participate in capital project engineering-related activities, including creating, revising, and maintaining detailed drawings, designs, records, sketches, and engineering documents.

2. Review and recommend for approval engineering drawings and designs.

3. In close collaboration with transmission operations, transmission planning, and transmission project management, engineering consultants, develop, maintain, and manage AMPT engineering standard drawings.

4. Assist in developing, maintaining, and managing AMPT's Computer Aided Design drawing library, as well as AMPT ‘s Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping.

5. Develop and maintain drawing management file system and engineering databases.

6. Coordinate and collaborate with other AMPT functions, Members, and other stakeholders.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

1. Associate degree (or equivalent/relevant years of experience) in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or architecture and/or related field and coursework with specialization in Drafting and Computer Aided Design (CAD).

2. Minimum of two years of Drafting and Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience required, preferably Autodesk AutoCAD applications. Two years’ experience may include a combination of relevant and specialized coursework, certifications, and/or industry experience.

3. Must have expertise in the use of software tools that produce items such as spreadsheets, written reports, database reports, and graphical presentations (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).

4. Strong verbal, written, and computer skills are essential; must demonstrate previous success in building effective business relationships.

5. Must be willing to travel.