• Entry-Level Drafter

    POWER Engineers (Boise, ID)


    Entry-Level Drafter

     

    Location **Boise**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **18171**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    Entry-Level Drafter

    Job Summary

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is currently seeking a full-time Entry-Level Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Boise office located in Meridian, Idaho. The successful candidate will work with engineers and designers to develop high voltage substation construction packages. The candidate will be responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge, learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to client’s requirements. Candidate should be able to work in design teams, be self-motivated to perform assigned tasks, and take initiative to learn new skills.

    Responsibilities

    + The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical layout drawings as well as schematics and wiring diagrams

    + Be responsible for knowing and following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes

    + Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and seek guidance from experienced professionals

    + Be reliable, detail-oriented, demonstrate initiative, and take ownership of assigned tasks

    Required Education/Experience

    + Associates/technical dDegree in an accredited drafting program or equivalent technical degree

    + Experience using AutoCAD

    + Background in mathematics

    + Strong command of the English language with good verbal and written communication skills

    + Candidate is interested in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry

    + Attention to detail, good time management, and organizational skills will be critical for completing tasks

    + Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

    Desired Education/Experience

    + Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

    + Experience with other engineering software such as MicroStation, Inventor, SolidWorks, or ACADE

    + Drafting experience preferably in an engineering work environment

    + Knowledge of substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings is beneficial.

    + Experience working with scaled drawings

    + Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems a plus

    + Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    + Experience with File Management Systems a plus

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

     

    At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

     

    We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.