Job Abstract

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a full-time Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Richmond, Virginia office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within commutable distance of the office).

• The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical and civil layout drawings as well as schematics and wiring diagrams.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge; learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to the client's standards and expectations; being responsible for knowing and following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes; collaborating on design issues; and seeking guidance from those with more experience.

• Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience
• 3+ year drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment
• Must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with other team members
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

• Experience with Autodesk Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes
• Experience interpreting substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings
• Experience working with scaled drawings
• Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with ProjectWise File Management System
• Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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