Drafter 1 - Substation

SUMMARY: 

This is an entry level position which requires an individual to have an interest and/or ability to create engineering and standard drawings for Substation Design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare substation physical related drawings such as site plan and elevation views, control building details, grading plans, foundation details, grounding and conduit plans, and other related drawings, geometrical, and minor engineering computations.
• Prepare protection and control related drawings such as plan and single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and other related drawings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: 

Generally routine, established precedents; practices and procedures exist.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

Exchange of routine information only.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Required High school degree or GED.

EXPERIENCE: 

• 0-1 Year(s) Experience in AutoCAD, Microstation or other CAD tools 
• 0-1 Year(s) Experience in the production of engineering quality drawings

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 

Moderate amount of on-the-job training to use client programs and processes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently 
• Team-Oriented 
• Customer Oriented 
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activities

• Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently) 
• Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently) 
• Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly) 
• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly) 
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly) 
• Climb or balance None 
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally) 
• Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally) 
• Taste or Smell None

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

• Up to 10 Pounds Up to ⅓ 
• Up to 25 Pounds Up to ⅓ 
• Up to 50 Pounds None 
• Up to 100 Pounds None 
• More than 100 Pounds None

Does this job have any special vision requirements?

☒ Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) 

☒ Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) 

☒ Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

☒ Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) 

☒ Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) 

☒ Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) None 
• Work near moving mechanical parts None 
• Work in high, precarious places None
• Fumes or airborne particles None 
• Toxic or caustic chemicals None 
• Outdoor weather conditions None 
• Extreme cold (non-weather) None 
• Extreme Heat (non-weather) None 
• Risk of electrical shock None 
• Work with explosives None 
• Risk of radiation None 
• Vibration None

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:

• Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled 

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company