West Power Energy (WPE) is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, with a primary specialization in power generation, transmission, and distribution. West Power Energy strives to provide engineering services to public and private utility companies, consultants, and contractors taking part in the design and construction of power generation facilities, transmission lines, and substations, across the United States and Canada. We offer solutions from feasibility studies, full engineering design services to close out and preparation of as-built recordings.
West Power Energy is looking for an AutoCAD Drafting Technician (Part-Time) to join our team in our San Diego / California Office. The successful candidate will report directly to the Engineering Manager and take direction from senior engineers.
Job Description
The primary duties include:
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to design and draft, different drawings and maps for construction projects
- Drafting will primarily include civil and electrical-related drawings for transmission, distribution, and substation projects
- Create and modify drawings from engineer-provided markups
- Produce work/plan redline markup and comments
- Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of one’s work
- Work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Interact and work together with other teams to provide integrated services and support
- Preparation of design packages including plotting, printing, and submittals
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Autodesk AutoCAD Design Experience (2D and 3D) is required.
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Inventor, and/or ArcGIS software is an asset
- Certification in Drafting/Design/CAD or currently pursuing a degree in a related field or associate degree in related field is strongly preferred
- 3+ year experience with AutoCAD 2016+
- Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures
- Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Experience with Substations, Transmission, Civil Engineering or other related projects is an asset
This position's base salary range approximation is $25-$30 per hour, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.
We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking, and the motivation to help shape our growing company. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our team and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our values guide our work. Want to join us? We are safe. We are one team. We act with integrity. We respect our staff and client. We are forward-thinking. West Power Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
