SMUD · 3 weeks ago
Senior Designer Drafter
Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$42.53/hr - $51.84/hr
4+ years expSMUD is the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, known for its inclusive workplace culture. They are seeking a Senior Designer Drafter to perform a range of drafting and design assignments, maintain drawing quality, and support engineering design efforts.
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Responsibilities
Direct, guide and coordinate the work of drafting personnel
Perform basic engineering design, including engineering computations, planning and coordination of various work segments, and independent research
Mathematical calculations, including basic trigonometry and geometry; use accepted formulas and manuals in basic engineering design
Assist and/or independently develop design specifications; compile information from prints, manuals engineering data, and specifications to support proposed design
Develop and maintain work schedules for assigned tasks consistent with project objectives
Direct the completion of complex drawing packages that require considerable drafting skills to plan, organize and implement
Support and assist in developing, writing and implementing programs, procedures and standards
Keep abreast of industry drafting techniques, standards, practices and engineering procedures
Assure that all necessary records, timekeeping and reporting for assigned tasks are maintained
Perform computer operating system and file management duties; write routines to enhance computer system operations
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Typically, four (4+) or more years of broad and extensive drafting/design experience in various engineering disciplines, plus courses in a drafting/design curriculum or equivalent
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License (CDL) and a satisfactory driving record (not more than two moving violations in the last two years)
Computer aided drafting CAD systems; indexing and tracking system for drawings, labor, equipment manuals and documents; basic mathematics; layouts and positional relationships for representing electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and architectural drawings for presentation as contract or working drawings; terminology and expressions used in drafting and engineering for generation, transmission, and distribution facilities; standardized drafting/engineering drawing techniques, principles, symbols and abbreviations; accepted formulas and common source material for determining design criteria, such as, ANSI and AISC standards
Maintain neat and accurate field notes, sketches, and records; and, write programs to enhance computer system operations; perform the critical and important duties of the class, such as working at a drafting work station for a sustained period of time; to work in the field, when required; and, be willing to work overtime as needed
Preferred
Knowledge of Drafting techniques and terminology
Knowledge of DCN Process and using SAP
3-5 years' experience using Microsoft Office products
Proficient in Excel including pivot table analyses, graphics and related software and databases
AutoCAD Certified User
Benefits
CalPERS
Hybrid (office/home) work employee benefit
Company
SMUD
As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-07-23Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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Paul Lau
CEO
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