AutoCAD Drafter - Potelco, Inc.

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

AutoCAD Drafter 

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc  seeks a great AutoCAD Drafter to join the team in Bellingham, WA.

The CAD Designer is responsible for the drafting of utility designs based on client standards and requirements.  This role works closely with the project managers within our engineering department.  This position is responsible for producing job sketches for utility designs.    

The pay range for this role $30-$36/hour depending on expercience

What You'll Do

• Draft utility designs overseen by a distribution engineer.    

• Analyze line design data captured in a job workbook to produce job sketch for utility.  

• Convert preliminary designs for facility replacement system upgrades to standardized mapping products in the GIS/CAD mapping environment. Work areas mapped will be large: up to 20+ work locations.  

• Evaluate and improve cartographic processes.  Improve existing or develop new GIS/CAD production processes to meet new cartographic products and requirements.  

• Working knowledge of NESC, distribution electric design, voltage regulation, electrical load calculations, system protection, and fuse coordination for distribution systems.  

• Learn specialized mapping assignments.    

• Assist newer co-workers in learning specific mapping tasks.    

• Understand and execute as-built mapping.  

• Utilize customer’s internal computer programs for job task completion, required submittal forms, material entry, and by working in a GIS/CAD mapping environment.  

• Manage timelines for job sketch production to ensure timely turnaround by project priority level.  

• Participate in regular training on process updates.  

• Performs and completes other duties as assigned or requested.  

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate degree or certificate program from an accredited educational institution is preferred and/or training in lieu of education or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful, and proactive with a tenacious and empowering team orientated style.  

• Ability to be flexible as work priorities often shift and must be reshuffled.  

• Basic knowledge of voltage regulation, electrical load calculations, system protection, and fuse coordination for distribution systems.  

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret utility mapping systems and civil construction drawings.  

• Ability to analyze and interpret business periodicals and information, journals, technical procedures, and data.  

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as those commonly found in business transactions.  

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  

• Proficient in the GIS/CAD software environment and MS Office tools.  

• Demonstrated ability to interact with databases such as Maximo, WebCentral, etc.  

• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  

• Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, and engineering principles.    

• Ability to be flexible, and highly organized with a strong orientation to detail/quality work.  

• Strong interpersonal and speaking skills are required.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Light scripting/programming knowledge preferred.  

What You'll Get

Benefits: 

• 401(k) 

• 401(k) matching 

• Dental insurance 

• Flexible spending account 

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Vision insurance 

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $30.00/Hr. - USD $36.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.