CAD Technician / Drafter - Atlanta, GA

Drafter (Cad Technician)

Job Location : Geographic Solutions and Services 755 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA 30318

Job Summary :

This position resides within the Geographic Solutions and Services organizations and is responsible for providing GIS / drafting services, map products, overlays, and data extraction in support of Distribution Centralized Engineering Services (CES) projects. These projects primarily support the relocation and redesign of Georgia Power facilities due to DOT project conflicts. This position requires advanced drafting skills (primarily MicroStation), along with the ability to create, edit, and extract GIS data. The Drafter (ArcGIS) CAD Technician will ensure projects are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Education Requirements :

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree or Certificate in CAD, or related field (MicroStation)

Experience Requirements :

Minimum of 2 years' experience CAD drafting (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation) and geospatial tools

Working knowledge of Bentley's MicroStation software

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated experience as a CAD drafter or in a similar role, preferably in the energy or utility sector

Job Responsibilities :

Develop and revise engineering drawings and plans

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and field notes

Ability to read, interpret, and update engineering drawings

Maintain organized documentation and drawing files

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to MicroStation

Post updates to the DistGIS database

Work within a flexible, fast-changing team environment ensuring customer needs are met

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Proficiency in the following software : AutoCAD MAP3D 2014 or above MicroStation V8i and MicroStation Connect (Microsoft Office products, etc.)

Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to technical accuracy

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) systems is a plus

Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Behavioral Attributes :

Candidate must exhibit Southern Style behaviors

Excited and willing to learn about innovative software

Contributes to an overall positive teamwork environment

Establish strong relationships across all levels, both within and outside the organization

Recognizes and appreciates the significance of inclusion

Demonstrates flexibility and a positive adaptation to change

Displays professionalism in the work environment

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE : SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties.

Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional / social well-being.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.