Transmission Engineering Drafter

Drafter Position

This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. This is an on-site position located in Greensburg, PA.

The job of Drafter requires an individual to create engineering and standard drawings for the Transmission Engineering group within First Energy. This position will work within a staff of engineers, designers, survey crews, drafters, and specialists, both internal and external, engaged in a wide variety of engineering design.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and revising drawings and documentation for transmission projects. Examples include wood and steel transmission structures, foundations, plan and profiles, construction lists, crossing permits, and field reports.
• Working with PLS-CADD to assist in drawing preparation.
• Preparing bills-of-material and specifications to procure needed equipment and materials for a transmission line project.
• Assisting ROW Services and Real Estate in the acquisition of transmission line easements and substation property by preparing sketches, maps, exhibits, and easement plans.
• Assisting in preparing and revising CAD procedures and standards.
• Providing assistance during emergencies and storm related activities. Storm response duties may include time out of the office for extended stays.
• Managing drawings and documents using File Net.
• Contributing to a safe environment for transmission lines personnel, co-workers, contractors, and the general public.

Qualifications include:

• Associate degree or certification in computer aided drafting (CAD). Consideration will be given to applicants having technical and operational background in lieu of a college degree.
• Minimum 0-2 years related drafting experience
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Knowledge of File Net, SAP, PLS-CADD and GIS a plus but not a requirement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
• Must be able to assist on multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems and demands on time for work assignments.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and develop and maintain relationships across FE that facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams with other First Energy areas of responsibility including Siting and Permitting, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies
• Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal and writing skills.
• Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support numerous locations and must be willing to travel throughout the service area during storm­ related support

At First Energy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

First Energy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Safety is a core value for First Energy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety.

To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification:
Non-Exempt