Transmission Line Drafter

GFT; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT Infrastructure Inc. in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Transmission Line Drafter to join our Power Business Group. Hybrid-remote work format.

The role involves preparing detailed engineering drawings and construction documents for overhead transmission line projects, working with experienced engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design on schedule. Ideal candidate has 4–8 years drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD; MicroStation and PLS-CADD are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CADD Technology, or related field.
• 4–8 years of drafting experience in utility/power/civil/structural projects.
• Experience developing general arrangement drawings, structure details, reinforcement drawings, and assemblies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of MicroStation; experience with PLS-CADD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting support to transmission line engineers and senior drafters.
• Prepare and develop construction drawing packages.
• Develop plan and profile drawings using PLS-CADD data.
• Develop structure detail, reinforcement, and assembly drawings.
• Develop structure loading drawings using loading calculations and standard details.
• Prepare permitting exhibits for crossings.
• Learn and implement client drafting standards and quality requirements.
• Review drawings and provide feedback to junior drafters.
• Support project teams in delivering high‑quality design documents on schedule.

Skills

Drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT Infrastructure Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Drafter to join our Power Business Group in our Monroeville, PA office! This role follows a hybrid-remote work format.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Transmission Line Drafter, you will support electric utility and power transmission projects by preparing detailed engineering drawings and construction documents for overhead transmission line projects. You will work directly with experienced engineers and designers.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following

• Provide drafting support to transmission line engineers and senior drafters
• Prepare and/Develop construction drawing packages
• Develop plan and profile drawings utilizing data and exports from PLS-CADD software
• Develop structure detail, reinforcement, and assembly drawings
• Develop structure loading drawings using engineer-provided loading calculations and standard structure details
• Prepare permitting exhibits for highway, railroad, and waterway crossings
• Learn and implement client-specific drafting standards and quality requirements
• Review drawings and provide technical feedback to junior drafters.
• Support project teams in delivering high‑quality design documents on schedule

Education | Experience

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, CADD Technology, or related field.
• 4-8 years of drafting experience, preferably supporting utility, power, civil, structural, or related engineering projects.
• Experience developing general arrangement drawings, structure details, reinforcement drawings, and assemblies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Advanced MicroStation experience.
• Experience with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience developing transmission line plan and profile drawings and loading drawings.
• Knowledge of standard transmission line structures, assemblies, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of standard transmission line structures, assemblies, and construction practices.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Location: Monroeville, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.