Engineering Drafting Technician

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for an Engineering Drafting Technician at the Palmyra Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa.

This full-time non-exempt position is ideal for a detail-oriented technical professional who enjoys drafting providing engineering support for projects and designs project coordination and helping maintain accurate records for critical transmission and substation infrastructure.

What You Will Do:

As an Engineering Drafting Technician you will help ensure critical transmission and substation projects are accurate organized and moving forward. This role supports the Engineering Department by preparing and maintaining drawings maps records technical data and project documentation for electric utility addition you will:

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

Assist with 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

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an organized accurate and dependable technician who enjoys technical drafting utility design support and detailed project documentation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently coordinating with others and maintaining accurate records that support safe reliable electric utility operations. The ideal candidate will have:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in CADD Mechanical Drafting Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education training and relevant experience may be considered

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 drivers license and ability to maintain required licensing and insurability

Preferred experience or knowledge includes:

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

What You Will Get:

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their well-being professional growth and long-term 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.

Peace 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.

This job posting will remain open until filled with priority consideration given to those candidates who submitted their application by July 29 2026.