Drafting Technician II - Civil/Structural

Qualus, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading power services firm as a Civil Drafting Technician, where you'll leverage your AutoCAD and Civil 3D expertise on impactful substation projects. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed drawings and ensure compliance with industry standards while enjoying a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil or structural drafting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise Civil-Structural substation drawings.
• Develop detailed grading and drainage plans.
• Run quality checks and assist engineers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Computer-Aided Design/Drafting

Equivalent CAD certification/technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Civil Drafting Technician! Join Qualus as a mid-level Drafting Technician and put your AutoCAD/ Civil 3D expertise to work on high-impact substation projects. Partnering closely with Civil-Structural Engineers, you'll create and revise detailed drawings while upholding CAD and industry standards. You'll help develop grading and drainage plans, foundation layouts, and structural steel designs, as well as organize CAD drawing files, run quality checks, and serve as the first line of CAD support for project teams. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise Civil-Structural substation drawings (primarily in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D) from engineer sketches, redlines, and design specifications.
• Develop detailed grading and drainage plans, site layouts, foundation layouts, and structural-steel details that conform to CAD and industry standards and client requirements.
• Compile completed drawing packages, checking all sheets for accuracy, title-block compliance, and cross-discipline coordination.
• Keep project drawing sets, x-refs, and schedules well organized; maintain the CAD file archive and naming conventions for easy team access.
• Run quality check (QC) reviews, dimension and block checks, and material takeoffs, and assist engineers with drawing reviews and day-to-day project coordination.

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Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer-Aided Design/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or equivalent CAD certification/technical training.
• 2+ years of civil or structural drafting experience, ideally on utility-scale or substation projects (strongly skilled candidates with 1+ year and solid Civil 3D coursework will be considered).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D software; MicroStation experience a plus.
• Experience with topographical surveys, site development plans, or utility mapping is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Efficient communication and teamwork abilities.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

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