Transmission CAD Drafter: AutoCAD & 3D Design Expert

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a skilled drafter to produce transmission, civil/structural, and distribution drawings from inception to completion in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities include creating plan-and-profile sheets, translating outputs from PLS-CADD to AutoCAD/MicroStation, and ensuring final drawings meet client standards. Candidates should have 2+ years in drafting and AutoCAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent (required).
• Graduate of a 2-year CAD program (preferred).
• 2+ years drafting experience in power delivery, utility, or heavy civil/infrastructure (preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Required) and AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Basic understanding of utility standards (NESC/guidelines).
• Strong drafting precision and layout/ layer management.
• Good verbal and written communication to interpret redlines and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare transmission line drawing packages (plan-and-profile, pole loading, diagrams).
• Export and refine outputs from PLS-CADD into AutoCAD/MicroStation for final plans.
• Perform revisions, redlines, and as-built drawings after project completion.
• Conduct basic area and volume calculations.
• Utilize aerial photos and survey data in drawings.
• Illustrate survey locations and boundaries; create sitemaps with utilities.
• Draft BOM schedules and staking sheet details; ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafters to ensure consistency across packages.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Drafting

PLS-CADD

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year CAD program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a skilled drafter to produce transmission, civil/structural, and distribution drawings from inception to completion in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities include creating plan-and-profile sheets, translating outputs from PLS-CADD to AutoCAD/MicroStation, and ensuring final drawings meet client standards. Candidates should have 2+ years in drafting and AutoCAD proficiency.