CAD Drafter

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Title: CAD Drafter
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida
- Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The CAD Drafter is responsible for creating and maintaining distribution standards, drawings, and technical documents that support the engineering design and construction of the electric distribution system. Develops drawings ranging from standard to complex and ensures all documentation ensures line personnel safety while advancing system reliability and resiliency.

• Apply advanced drafting skills and principles to create, revise, maintain, and archive the Distribution Engineering Technical Manual (DETM), General Rules and Specifications (GR&S) for both Overhead and Underground, Tampa Electric Material Specifications (TEMS), and the approved material catalog (AMC). 60%
• Review and interpret redlined and marked-up documents to create or update associated drawings and standards in a timely manner. 15%
• Review engineering work and markups to ensure construction designs are accurate and compliant with all applicable codes, including the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).15%
• Review, interpret, and meet all deadlines associated with requests received from the Standards & Strategy Council (S&SC), the weekly Standards Meeting, and other required forums. 10%

Key Internal: DEO, REO, DCC, SPP, ECPM, ADI.

Key External: Contractors, Customers, and Vendors.

Required: Associate’s degree in Computer Design (CAD)
or Equivalent CAD Drafting Certification

Required: 3 years of experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or Micro Station).

Required: AutoCAD and/or Micro Station

Preferred: Micro Station Bentley Software Suite

• Puts Safety First – Protect people and the environment every day
• Be Curious & Adapt – Welcome change and keep learning
• Create Value for Customers – Build relationships and deliver quality work
• Be Accountable & Respectful – Do what’s right and follow through
• Foster Strong Teams – Build trust through teamwork and help people grow

Normal office environment and possible travel within the Tampa Electric Service Area.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk…