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**Benefits** :

+ Competitive compensation

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

+ Life and Travel Insurance

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Wellness Reimbursement Program

+ Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is a Drafting Supervisor?

Central Hudson’s Drafting Supervisor manages and oversees the daily work for a team of classified Engineering Drafters and Engineering Files Clerical Assistants. The Supervisor also oversees the hiring, development, training and progression of the classified team reporting to them. The Drafting Supervisor works closely with the Managers, Directors and Section Leaders of Enterprise Work & Asset Management (EWAM) and Electric and Gas Engineering to plan and support the development and distribution of any required design prints for the various capital projects identified in the 5-year forecast as well as any unplanned emergent work. The Drafting Supervisor works with Engineering to coordinate and support the use of Consultant Engineering/Drafting firms when specialized engineering services are required, or peak workloads exceed the capabilities of internal staffing. The Drafting Supervisor handles contract administration tasks for contractual drafting services and for the maintenance/lease contracts for the company’s wide format printing equipment.

What does a Drafting Supervisor do?

+ Provides supervision and technical leadership to all employees involved in centralized corporate drafting activities, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating and performance measurements to ensure the timely, accurate completion of drafting work

+ Oversees maintenance of engineering records, maps, drawings and software systems associated with the Company’s electric, gas and common facilities

+ Develops, updates and implements drafting recording standards; supervises the training of drafters

+ Seeks out, evaluates and implements new systems and techniques for achieving maximum effectiveness of the Drafting organization

+ Supports any initiatives involving the company’s engineering records and applications

+ Maintains a working partnership with the engineering and operations areas of the Company to ensure that the Drafting organization is responsive to their needs

+ Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Drafting Supervisor?

**Required** :

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, Drafting/Design or other design/technical related field with prior experience in a technical Supervisory, Engineering, or Engineering Drafting role. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, Drafting/Design or other design/technical related field and 3 years of experience in a technical Supervisory, Engineering or Engineering Drafting role or a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 5 years of experience in a technical Supervisory, Engineering, or Engineering Drafting role will be considered

+ Detail oriented and able to review complex electric and gas print packages for consistency, accuracy and application of design and drafting standards

+ General understanding of the concepts surrounding electric and gas production, transmission, distribution and delivery

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

+ Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment

+ Excellent written/verbal communication skills

+ Strong analytical, organizational and quantitative skills

+ A focus on safety, ensuring employee tasks are performed safely, per company safe practice guidelines.

+ Valid driver’s license

**Preferred** :

+ 5 years of work experience in a technical Supervisory, Engineering, or Engineering Drafting role

+ Prior electrical system design engineering experience

+ Work, project and/or budget management experience

+ Autodesk, AutoCAD or other CAD based software experience

Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2025.

Pay range: $112,500 – $168,700

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment . Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Look to Central Hudson for an environment that fosters teamwork, safety awareness and impeccable customer service. We are committed to educational development, employee satisfaction and a diverse workforce. We also have a strong belief in and long history of promoting from within. Our employees enjoy numerous opportunities for transition and growth throughout their careers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K plan with substantial company match, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.