Drafter II

Cornerstone Energy Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider located in Portland, Maine is looking for an experienced Drafter to work on energy infrastructure projects. The role requires expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, focusing on drafting and design for utilities. Candidates should possess a strong organizational background and a minimum of 3 to 7 years of relevant project work experience. An Associate degree in a related field is also required, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-7 years of primary project work experience.
• Advanced AutoCAD training and experience as a primary function.
• Knowledge of civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work on energy infrastructure drafting and design projects.
• Create plans and/or drafting deliverables for infrastructure.
• Consult with engineers regarding model accuracy.

Skills

AutoCAD expertise

Cadworx and Plant 3D experience

Strong organizational skills

Ability to apply algebra and geometry

Computer and internet skills

Education

Associate of Arts or Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work on energy infrastructure drafting and design projects.
• Create plans and/or drafting deliverables for infrastructure and utilities.
• Adhere to company and industry design and drafting standards.
• May assist the Drafting & Design Coordinator and/or Senior Drafter in reviewing the work of other drafters for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Create overall project sheet layout and criteria.
• Utilize advanced AutoCAD skills to set up projects and relationships between drawing and other files.
• Create 3D objects in Civil 3D such as points, surfaces, alignments and profiles.
• Understand and manage User, Plant, and Geographic Coordinate Systems.
• Understand the difference and relationship between real world coordinates and plant grid coordinates in 2D and 3D model backgrounds.
• Follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings and assist in design drafting.
• Consult with engineers regarding model accuracy and design parameters.
• Work with drafting team, D&D Coordinator, Senior Drafter, Senior Designer, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Perform related duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are largely performed in an office.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position requires travel (expected to be less than 10%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate all key qualifications of a Drafter I.
• Must have current expertise in Cadworx and/or Plant 3d.
• Knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific criterion.
• Experience with site layout, utility design, boundary and easement plans, alignment sheets and details.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Must have excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Ability to adhere to company and industry design and drafting standards.
• Excellent organizational skills are preferred.
• Ability to work well independently, work with all levels of management, prioritize tasks, resolve problems and follow through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player.
• Desire to learn and grow personally and professionally.
• Strong work ethic.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Advance level of training and experience using AutoCAD products as a primary function of work.
• Must have current expertise in Cadworx and/or Plant 3d.
• Intermediate or Advanced level of training and experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of civil, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering, survey data, and/or experience working with engineering firms.
• Associate of Arts or Science in Engineering, Drafting, Design, Graphic Arts, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-7 years of primary project work experience.