Drafter/Designer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee ES

Paid vacation, personal days and holi-

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks a drafter or designer to join our Raleigh, NC office. The role uses AutoCAD and MicroStation to support power engineering projects, producing general arrangements, site plans, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a college degree in drafting/design or a two-year CAD certificate, plus experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation. Strong communication and teamwork are required; occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• College degree or two-year CAD certificate required.
• AutoCAD and MicroStation experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and on a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting work manually or with computer-aided tools.
• Follow ECI drafting standards and symbol systems.
• Design substations in Microstation/AutoCAD.
• Draft substation schematics and wiring diagrams in Microstation/AutoCAD.
• Work as part of a team to meet client schedules.
• Experience with Microstation 3D is strongly desired; Microstation Civil for grading plans is desirable.

Skills

Drafting methods

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Two-year CAD certificate

College degree in drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MicroStation 3D

MicroStation Civil

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leading power engineering consultant firm, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Raleigh, NC office as a drafter or designer.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will utilize computer-aided drafting and other compatible software tools to support engineering and drafting projects with a goal to develop sub-professional work knowledge and abilities by executing drafter assignments under the supervision of an experienced project engineer or project manager.

Work includes drawings of general arrangements, structures, facilities, site plans, facility layouts, electrical schematics, wiring and connection requirements. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing drafting work manually or by using a computer requiring knowledge and skills in drafting methods, procedures and techniques.
• Using a recognized system of symbols, legends, shadings, lines and layering in accordance with ECI Drafting Standards.
• Designing substation physicals in Microstation/Autocad
• Drafting substation schematics and wiring diagrams in Microstation/Autocad
• Working as part of a team to meet client schedules
• Experience in Microstation 3D strongly desired and Microstation Civil for grading plans highly desirable

Minimum Requirements: College degree in an acceptable curriculum or two-year technical certificate in computer-aided drafting/design, or a minimum of two years concentrated on the job experience in computer-aided drafting/design field. Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation/Bentley Connect required. Must have proven effective verbal and written communication skills, proven excellent level of interpersonal skills, and ability to work individually and on a team. Must be detail oriented and possess a high level of organizational skills. Proven ability to work with confidential information and proven ability to exercise independent judgment. Occasional travel/driving may be required. Successful applicant is subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer