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Drafting Technician I or II

Brownville, NE, US, 68321-0098

Drafting Technician I or II

Salary Range

**Drafting Technician I** - $4,983.00 -$6,229.00

**Drafting Technician II** - $5,580.00 -$6,975.00

**Location -** Brownville, NE; Cooper Nuclear Station

**Employment Type:** Full-time, Non-exempt

Posting Date: 5/16/2025

Closing Date: 6/1/2025

• **Nebraska Public Power District is hiring** ! Join our team as a Drafting Technician I or II and become an important part of our NPPD story.  We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century.  We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation.  Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People.

Get to know us more here (https://www.nppd.com/about-us/our-values) .

Position Summary

Drafting Technician I or II:

Creates and revises both current and aged structural, mechanical, civil, and electrical technical design drawings. Incumbent works independently directly with Engineering at the facility(ies) they report and/or support. Incumbent obtains facility information through inspections and ensures drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure and is responsible for creating and revising drawings utilizing CAD applications, 3D modeling, scanning, personal computers, and plotters. Incumbent comprehends technical mark-ups and a variety of computer application requirements and accurately applies designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications. Incumbent provides miscellaneous technical support to engineering and others.

Drafting Technician II:

In addition, the Drafting Technician II will mentor the Level I Drafting Technician(s) and act as a liaison between General Office (GO) Drafting and plant/field engineering in maintaining Drafting standards, verifying mark ups, and coordinating overall schedules and requirements for drafting services.

Education, Training and Experience

Drafting Technician I:

Associates degree in technical drafting or an engineering technology and AutoCAD software proficiency/experience (preferred) **OR** High school diploma/GED with military training in technical drafting or an engineering technology and two years' experience using AutoCAD software and applying facility information to technical drawings.

Drafting Technician II:

Associates degree in technical drafting or an engineering technology. Minimum of three years' experience utilizing AutoCAD and applying facility information to technical drawings **OR** High school diploma or GED with military training in technical drafting or an engineering technology plus 5 years' experience using AutoCAD software and applying facility information to technical drawings. Previous as-building experience is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

May require badging for CNS. May require NERC access.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Drafting Technician I or II:

+ Create various types of drawings that clearly and thoroughly represent the engineer's design of facility improvements and changes. Revise various types of drawings from mark-ups to reflect changes to facilities.

+ Obtain facility information through inspections and measurements. Ensure drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure.

+ Operate equipment/software necessary to perform assigned duties (printers, plotters, scanners, 3D scanners, various CAD/3D Modeling related software and AutoCAD).

+ The ability to read, understand, and follow procedures without error.

Drafting Technician II:

+ Create and revise a variety of drawings of high complexity. Team with engineering to design facility changes. Mentor Drafting Technician I in work.

+ Mentor Drafting Technician I in work. Solid knowledge of the assigned work facility and its infrastructure.

+ Enhanced knowledge of technical software and equipment with ability to teach team members and customers in these operations.

+ Perform as liaison between GO Drafting and plant/field engineering in maintaining Drafting standards, verifying mark ups and coordinating overall schedules and requirements for drafting services.

_Accountable for other duties as assigned._

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

**Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

**Drafting Technician I - Pay Grade -** 10 Monthly **Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $4,983.00 - $6,229.00

**Drafting Technician II - Pay Grade -** 11 Monthly **Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $5,580.00 - $6,975.00

**Travel Required:** Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.