Engineering Drafting Technician

About the role

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for an Engineering Drafting Technician at the Palmyra, Missouri location.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure critical transmission and substation projects are accurate, organized and moving forward.
• Support drafting, design and documentation for transmission, substation, relaying, SCADA and related engineering projects.
• Use AutoCAD, PLSCADD and related tools to assist with plan and profile drawings, substation plans, maps, standard detail and project drawings.
• Update drawings, maps and engineering records as projects are designed, modified, completed or built.
• Gather, maintain and analyze engineering data for, engineering studies, reports and project documentation.
• Aid in equipment specifications, bid/proposal evaluations, bills of material, inventory information and asset records.
• Support relaying, fusing, recloser coordination and related technical calculations as assigned.
• Help maintain drafting standards, transmission standard details, structure/cable files and NERC compliance documentation.
• Stay familiar with applicable utility standards and keep the Engineering Manager informed of progress, project needs and potential issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in CADD, Mechanical Drafting, Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in CADD, mechanical drafting, engineering drafting or a related technical field.
• Strong CADD/drafting skills, mathematical ability, attention to detail and document management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical information, oral and written instructions and legal descriptions of property.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently and maintain accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Class E or equivalent driver’s license and ability to maintain required licensing and insurability.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combinations of education, training and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills

• AutoCAD, PLSCADD and drafting standards.
• Electrical schematics, plan and profiles, survey plans, substation layout and design.
• Electric utility terminology, transmission structures and lines, metering, relaying, SCADA and communication systems.
• Design drawings and civil, structural, architectural or mechanical discipline drafting.

Benefits

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth and long-term success. In addition to our competitive pay, our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage - Medical, dental and vision insurance to support the health and wellness of you and your family.
• Strong financial future - Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.
• Family protection - Employer-paid life insurance for employee, spouse and child, plus long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life balance - Generous vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Pace of mind on the go - Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.
• Flexible options - Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt position.