Electrical Drafter I or II

Electrical Drafter I or II

Columbus, NE;
Columbus General Office

Employment Type:

Full-time

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us! By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you're becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Here, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development.

With us, you'll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you're making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

Electrical Drafter I
- Responsible for creating and revising electrical/electronic design drawings of low to medium complexity. This includes understanding and entering associated drawing metadata. Work is performed through a variety of technical computer applications.

Electrical Drafter II
- Responsible for creating and revising electrical/electronic design drawings of medium to high complexity. The position is also responsible for designing lower difficulty control plans. This includes understanding and entering associated metadata. Work is performed through a variety of technical computer applications.

Electrical Drafter I
- Associate degree in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology OR post high school education or similar military training in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology with one (1) year of experience in a drafting/design environment and/or application of electrical theory and principles OR high school diploma/GED with three (3) years of electromechanical or electrical experience in the drafting/design environment. Basic AutoCAD knowledge and experience preferred.

Electrical Drafter II
- Associate degree in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology with two (2) years' experience in a drafting/design environment OR post high school education or similar military training in electromechanical, electrical or a related technology with three (3) years of experience in a drafting/design environment and/or application of electrical theory and principles OR high school diploma/GED with four (4) years of electromechanical or electrical experience in the drafting/design environment.

Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD knowledge with a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred.

May require badging for CNS. May require NERC access.

Electrical Drafter I

• Create and revise drawings utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications (AutoCAD), personal computers, engravers and plotters.
• Comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and a variety of computer application requirements.
• Accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications.
• Research drawing information, vendor and material resources within and outside NPPD to acquire accurate drawing information.
• Obtain and record facility information through facility inspections.
• Ensure drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure.
• Assist the Drafting Structural/Civil Group upon request.
• Provide support for CAD System Technical Analyst as needed.

Electrical Drafter II

• Create and revise drawings including but not limited to T&D, GGS, Sheldon, Telecom, Exhibits, Switch Maps, Nameplates, SOC Signs, District Signs, Etc. utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications (AutoCAD), personal computers, engravers and plotters.
• Comprehend…