What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter (remote) position at Pittsburgh Office?
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering, Inc. (Orbital) has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital is currently seeking a Substation Draftsperson within the Utility Services team.
Orbital is seeking a Substation Draftsperson to provide design support within our Substation design team. The position assists members of our substation design team in the drafting and development of projects using Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop engineering documentation. Attention to detail, clear communication and thoroughness are required to be successful in this role.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist engineers and designers in the design, drafting and development of engineering systems documentation.
- Preparation of various electrical drawings according to client and company standards including equipment plans and elevations and details, conduit routing plans and elevations, grounding plans and details, single line diagrams, schematic diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
- Interpretation and translation of field notes into electronic drawing deliverables
- Perform field visits to heavy industrial plants and utility substations to verify accuracy of drawings.
- Design/drafting in AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation products.
- Preparation of electrical lists and bills of materials from design drawings.
- Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
- Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
Minimum Requirements
- Associate degree in computer aided drafting or high school diploma and at least on year of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
- Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams in the development and implementation of efficiencies.
- Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
- Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems and/or MicroStation, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
- Education or experience with 3D drafting software is preferred.
- Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.