Drafter/Designer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing and ESOP

Paid vacation, personal days and major

Parental Leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks a motivated individual to join its Chesterfield, MO office as a drafter or designer. Under supervision you will develop sub-professional drafting knowledge while supporting engineering projects using CAD tools.

You will produce general arrangements, structures, site plans, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and revisions of CAD files. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: College degree in an acceptable curriculum or two-year technical certificate in computer-aided drafting/design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation/Bentley Connect is a plus.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to work independently or on a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft general arrangements, structures, sites, facility layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Prepare as-built drawings from red-line copies and revisions of CAD files.
• Follow ECI drafting standards and use symbols, legends, and layering correctly.
• Perform drafting tasks manually or with CAD software and assist with related duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

College degree in CAD/design

Two-year technical certificate in CAD/design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation/Bentley Connect

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leading power engineering consultant firm, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Chesterfield, MO 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.
• Preparing as-built drawings from red-line copies.
• Preparing error-free revisions of preexisting CADD files.
• Performing a variety of assignments which may include drawing reproduction, handling material supplies and other similar work.

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 a plus. 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