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Sargent & Lundy
Transmission Line Drafter 2 -- Grid
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What they do
A CAD Designer or Drafter uses computer software to convert engineering or architectural designs into technical drawings and plans.
$58,644 / year median in Delaware
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. As a transmission line drafter, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your drafting skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other drafters, designers and/or engineers in the development of transmission/distribution line drawings. You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting skills, while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as PLSCADD, AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation. Some of your responsibilities will include the development of transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details. You will be involved in creating master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions. In preparing your drawings, you will confer directly with engineering staff in interpreting input from a variety of sources, such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors. While interfacing with the project team, you may be given the opportunity to explain your drawings so appropriate design adjustments can be made. Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.