Design Draftsman

Westinghouse Electric Company; Mineral (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm is seeking a Draftsman to perform drafting duties for a Nuclear Power Station. Responsibilities include preparing and updating mechanical, civil, and electrical documentation, managing drawings through CADD systems, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 3+ years of drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microstation. An Associate Degree in Drafting/Design is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a design draftsman capacity using drafting tools.
• Knowledge of interpreting construction estimates and technical documents.
• Proficient in Micro Soft software applications such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting duties including preparation and maintenance of documentation for Nuclear Power Station.
• Create and update drawings manually and through CADD systems.
• Work with department personnel to verify information for detailed drawings.

Skills

CADD Microstation

AutoCAD

Math skills

Basic calculations

Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalency

Associate Degree in Drafting/Design

Job description

Top Required Skills

• Must have prior experience in working hands on in a design draftsman capacity using drafting tools
• Must have knowledge of drafting experience and have previously handled or assisted in interpreting construction estimates and technical documents (drawings and diagrams)
• Must have solid CADD Microstation/AutoCAD skills
• Good math skills and prior experience and ability to perform basic calculations

High Level Project Overview

This role performs drafting duties including preparation, maintenance and updating of an industrial Nuclear Power Station documentation including Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical circuits and prints, station and standard drawings, maps, charts and graphic arts. Prepares, maintains and updates P&ID, circuit and one-line diagrams, prints and charts. Works with other department personnel to obtain and verify information needed to produce detailed drawings from designer and engineer sketches for circuit drawings and one-lines. Creates and updates drawings manually and through use of computer aided drafting system. Maintain computer aided drafting system in operational condition. Performs freehand and mechanical pencil and ink lettering for drawings, posters and prints. Retrieves and issues original drawings from records management and reproduces maps. Drafts mechanical, electrical and civil construction drawings and updates-controlled drawings from designer and field sketches. Perform other duties as requested or assigned. The applicant is versed in basic Micro Soft software applications such as Word and Excel. Prefer someone with an electrical background, a combination of Electrical with Civil and Mechanical experience will be considered.

Preferred Years of Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience

Education

• Required Highschool Diploma or Equivalency
• Preference for Associate Degree in Drafting/Design