Salt River Project · 9 hours ago
Cad Drafting Technician 1, 2, Senior
Salt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. The Cad Drafting Technician role involves performing technical and design drafting assignments, utilizing CAD skills to prepare engineering drawings and coordinating with various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
Energy
Responsibilities
Utilizes CAD drafting skills and tools to prepare drawings from redline sketches, notes, marked-up prints, written/verbal instructions, and calculations
Interprets, extracts, validates, and integrates engineering and geographic data from internal and external customers, engineers, and design consultants to construct required construction drawings
Coordinates with other SRP departments as needed and request items such as - Survey, Land, Permitting, Scheduling, Stakeholder Review, Equipment Numbers
Attends pre-design and pre-construction meetings as requested by Design Consultant and Design Supervisor
Completes field checks and verifies accuracy of maps, exhibits, and records
Understanding of drafting procedures, policies, principles, guidelines, and requirements
Understanding and use of GIS tools for data management
Understanding of SRP distribution system, requirements of system, and assets utilized in the distribution system
Demonstrates the ability to identify SRP assets while performing field checks
Works with and follows instruction of Design Consultant and Project Leader to provide accurate and timely design product
Understanding of compatible units
Prioritize work and deliverable dates as directed by Project Leader, Design Consultant or Design Supervisor
Receives and interprets feedback on drafting product from Stakeholders, makes necessary changes and corrections
Utilizes time management to accurately produce high quality design drawings in an efficient manner
Ability to understand internal processes, understand project workflow, and when Cad Tech has duties in project workflow
Makes recommendations for process improvements
Qualification
Required
Experience with CAD tools preferred
Ability to read civil drawings
Basic map reading and spatial orientation
Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license
A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for the senior level
College level coursework (100+) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred
Placement into Level 2 (Journey) requires: Advancement in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department
Placement Into Level 3 (Senior) Requires: Advancement to 'Advanced Understanding' in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department
Demonstrates the ability to efficiently draft multiple job types within the design department
Demonstrates the ability to proficiently draft all job types within the design department
Subject matter expert on CAD drafting topics and provides training and support to CAD Techs
Benefits
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Company
Salt River Project
As one of Arizona's largest utilities, Salt River Project has delivered low-cost, reliable power and water for more than 100 years.
Funding
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