CAD Drafter II – Substation & Transmission Design

Cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco in Louisiana seeks a Drafter II to perform mechanical and CADD drafting including preliminary layout, calculations, and research to support substations and transmission projects.

You will clarify routine matters, contribute to departmental objectives, maintain engineering documents, and accompany engineers to job sites to collect accurate data; ensuring drawings meet Cleco standards and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with vocational training.
• 3-5+ years of related drafting experience.
• Experience in mechanical drafting and CADD.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Champions a culture of transparency, safety, and customer service.
• Produces detailed drawings for substations and transmission lines.
• Researches information to produce design drawings and checks schematic drawings.
• Maintains engineering documents and ensures latest versions are accessible.
• Operates plotting equipment and assists in data collection on job sites.

Skills

Strong business acumen in the Utility

Strong knowledge of drafting

Planning and project management

Willingness to learn new technologies

Team collaboration and communication

3-5+ years of related experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent plus vocational training

Job description

Cleco in Louisiana seeks a Drafter II to perform mechanical and CADD drafting including preliminary layout, calculations, and research to support substations and transmission projects.

You will clarify routine matters, contribute to departmental objectives, maintain engineering documents, and accompany engineers to job sites to collect accurate data; ensuring drawings meet Cleco standards and project timelines.