CADD Drafter/Designer - Substation

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leading power engineering consultant firm, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Portland, OR office (physically located in Tigard, OR) as a drafter / designer.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will utilize computer-aided drafting and other compatible software tools to support engineering and drafting projects with a goal to develop sub-professional work knowledge and abilities by executing drafter assignments under the supervision of an experienced project engineer or project manager.

Work includes drawings of general arrangements, structures, facilities, site plans, facility layouts, electrical schematics, wiring and connection requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Performing drafting work manually or by use of a computer requiring knowledge and skills in drafting methods, procedures and techniques.
• Using a recognized system of symbols, legends, shadings, lines and layering in accordance with ECI Drafting Standards.
• Preparing as-built drawings from red-line copies.
• Preparing error-free revisions of preexisting CADD files.
• Performing a variety of assignments which may include drawing reproduction, handling material supplies and other similar work.

Minimum Requirements : College degree in an acceptable curriculum or two-year technical certificate in computer-aided drafting / design, or a minimum of two years concentrated on the job experience in computer-aided drafting / design field.

As a designer the successful candidate will need minimum 2+ years' experience in substation design. As a drafter no experience is necessary and ECI would provide the necessary training.

Substation Design Suite and Inventor skills a plus. Must have proven effective verbal and written communication skills, proven excellent level of interpersonal skills, and ability to work individually and on a team.

Must be detailed oriented and possess a high level of organizational skills. Proven ability to work with confidential information and proven ability to exercise independent judgment.

Occasional travel / driving may be required. Successful applicant is subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.

Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 800 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 20+ offices across the U.

S. ECI has over 35 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial electrical facilities.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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