Electrical Drafting Technician – 3D CAD & Substation Drawings

National Grid; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Drafting Technician B-Electrical in Syracuse. Starting wage $37.81 per hour with competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and tuition assistance.

The role under direct supervision involves drafting and detailing for construction projects, creating and updating 3D CAD models of substation equipment, and developing drawings from existing information while supporting design standards and accuracy.

Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD: MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Ability to use drafting equipment and CAD skillfully.
• Knowledge of construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to supervise others and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must pass a validated aptitude test.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished drawings including diagrams, maps and records.
• Assist in creating and maintaining 3D CAD models for substation equipment.
• Develop simple drawings from complete information gathered from sources.
• Update substation design standards and procedures.
• Test drafting software/hardware to improve productivity.
• Occasionally take measurements in the field.

Skills

Drafting experience

Detailing

Interpreting technical drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Aptitude test

Driver's license

Education

AAS Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Drafting Technician B-Electrical in Syracuse. Starting wage $37.81 per hour with competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and tuition assistance.

The role under direct supervision involves drafting and detailing for construction projects, creating and updating 3D CAD models of substation equipment, and developing drawings from existing information while supporting design standards and accuracy.