Drafter I

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Mesa seeks an entry-level substation drafter that is looking to start their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

What Were Looking for

• Fast learner You can pick up new concepts standards and software quickly.
• Self-starter Youll get direction from senior engineers and designers but youre comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isnt obvious.
• Clear communicator You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face on the phone and over email.
• Location Located within commuting distance of Chattanooga TN or Knoxville TN.

What Youll Learn

• Substation Protection & Controls concepts How power system protection equipment (CTs VTs Relays etc.) is connected and used within substations.
• Design Software Autodesk AutoCAD Bluebeam Revu Microsoft Excel etc.
• Project lifecycle How a project moves from conception through design to completion.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration Working alongside senior engineers designers project managers and client personnel.

What Youll Do

• Work on a team of drafters designers and engineers
• Produce complete engineering drawing packages based on directions from engineers and designers including:
  • Single-line & three-line diagrams
  • Panel layouts and control house layouts
  • AC & DC schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Bill-of-Materials and cable schedules
• Work towards increasing your knowledge of client preferences and design standards

What Youll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

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