Substation Drafter / CAD Technician I - Hammond, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Substation Drafter / CAD Technician I

About Us

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering, Inc. (Orbital) has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Overview

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Drafter / CAD Technician I for our Substation Engineering group for a Hybrid position to support our Hammond, IN office. Responsible for development of substation design packages for clients across the US. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing drawing packages for electric substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and designers in the design, drafting and development of engineering systems documentation.
• Preparation of various electrical drawings according to client and company standards including equipment plans and elevations and details, conduit routing plans and elevations, grounding plans and details, single line diagrams, schematic diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Interpretation and translation of field notes into electronic drawing deliverables
• Perform field visits to heavy industrial plants and utility substations to verify accuracy of drawings.
• Design / drafting in AutoCAD and / or Bentley MicroStation products.
• Preparation of electrical lists and bills of materials from design drawings.
• Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
• Perform quality reviews and peer checks as assigned.
• Train, develop and mentor less-experienced team members.
• Perform other assignments as needed.
• Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.

Qualifications

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO / AA / M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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