Drafter/CAD Operator

Drafter/CAD Operator – Journeyman This position requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered. We are looking for a Drafter/CAD Operator-Journeyman to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Headquarters in Lakewood, CO and support our team providing technical services to the Office of Design and Engineering under this Technical Support Services contract. Compensation & Benefits Estimated Starting Salary Range for Drafter/CAD Operator – Journeyman: $70 -$75K Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Drafter/CAD Operator – Journeyman Responsibilities Include AutoCAD Drafting work is completed in preparation of stage additions, substation upgrades, etc. and without input from engineering groupResearch and use applicable drawings, e.g. original manual drawings, as built markups, etc. to create multi-layered substation plan model to correctly display items per drawing type, e.g. foundation plans, foundation outline and reinforcement, general equipment layout, cable trenches and conduit and buried cable by manipulating layers to correctly display items per drawing typeCreate all required sections, structural design and detail drawings for substation layout using proper scaleCreate Location and Vicinity maps utilizing WAPA's Geographic Information System (GIS) to include Location, County and Vicinity, driving directions and emergency phone numbersAct as a liaison between engineering disciplines throughout the design process. Note any inconsistencies between civil and outdoor electrical drawings and resolve with the help of engineering designersRevise historical manual plan and profile drawingsCreate drawings using AutoCAD 2023Have SME level technical competence in using AutoCAD 2023 Performs other job-related duties as assigned Drafter/CAD Operator – Journeyman Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or technical certification in drafting or related field preferredBA/BS or MA/MS is highly desiredMust have a minimum of seven (7) years of drafting experience. Five (5) of those years must be recent and full-time on AutoCadMust be expert in AutoCAD 2023 Must be familiar with Raster Editor softwareMust be proficient with conversion of manufacturer drawings to standard AutoCAD 2023 format and drafting standardsMust be proficient with multi-discipline drafting e.g. High voltage substation drawings including civil, structural, outdoor electrical, mechanical, and architectural Must be able to work independentlyMust be able to work from sketches and verbal instructions from designer or engineer Strong written and verbal communication skillsUtilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)SME in design and drafting practices and fabrication and field construction techniques is requiredWorking knowledge of Quality Assurance principles is requiredAbility to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situationsMust pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar Searchable Job Titles CAD TechnicianEngineering Technician – CADDesign DrafterAutoCAD DesignerMechanical/Electrical/Architectural Drafter (depending on discipline) Keywords DraftingAutoCADSchematicsTechnical DrawingsDesign Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.