CAD Drafter I thru CAD Drafter Sr - Dallas, United States - Oncor Electric Delivery

Description

Summary

This position is accountable for preparing complex drawings for electrical, mechanical, civil or structural engineering or construction projects, from preliminary layouts, notes, diagrams, verbal instructions and/or other data. The incumbent also supports the Transmission Engineering Services Department objectives of meeting the needs of a diverse clientele group.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Directly or through others, the incumbent will:

• Provide timely creation of engineering drawings required to implement engineering designs.
• Use Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) tools including MICROSTATION, Raster-IRASB/Descartes, PROJECTWISE, IPLOT, PLS CADD, and other software developed or acquired to automate the drawing creation process.
• Prepare electrical schematic and wiring diagrams and electrical physical drawings.
• Prepare structural plans, details and shop drawings as needed to support structural design.
• Prepare mechanical or electromechanical equipment drawings with geometric dimensioning as defined by ANSI.
• Convert existing drawings to electronic format by efficient use of scanning and hybrid raster/vector technology.
• Update engineering drawings of record as defined by project, construction, or engineers to reflect as-built status.
• Support the drawing and drawing project control functions as needed.
• Work with plan and profile drawings, relief maps, and other civil drawings.
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Have thorough knowledge of and follow Safety practices and policies
• Have thorough knowledge of and follow Oncor's Code of Conduct
• Effectively interface with Oncor employees on a project basis
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Associate Degree in CADD operations or 1-2 years experience in drafting with operating knowledge of hybrid vector/raster CADD software and scanning tools.
• Experience in Transmission related drafting is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage assignments under time constraints.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to changes in direction and priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees, including management.
• Ability to work discretely with highly confidential information.
• Dependable, trustworthy and responsible.