Drafting Technician II

Drafting Technician II

Department: Substation Engineering

Location: Sacramento, CA

Pay Range: $38.46 – $46.89 per hour

Apply By: 01/07/2026

Posting Type: Open

The intent of this posting is to fill one regular full‑time position and create an eligibility list that may be used to fill permanent and limited‑term vacancies for the next 24 months.

SMUD's Substation Engineering group is posting this opportunity for a Drafting Technician II. The department will be filling only one position at either level.

To perform a wide range of drafting, design and graphic assignments to render detailed drawings in support of the engineering team. This role may also provide department/team general support including but not limited to administrative and document control duties.

This series is comprised of three levels:
Level I is the entry level at which incumbents acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the tasks associated with the series. The incumbent is promoted to level II upon demonstrating the required skills and knowledge to independently perform the full scope of the job. The Senior level is a subject‑matter expert responsible for the most complex assignments. Promotion to the senior level is not through progression and will happen through SMUD's standard civil‑service hiring process.

This is a progressive series and incumbents hired at level I are required to progress to level II within 60 months of appointment to remain within the series.

• Research items as directed, create and modify technical drawings and specifications as related to project needs.
• Prepare and maintain drawings of SMUD's electric system and related electric facilities; maintain associated database; produce plotted drawings/maps, specifications, and materials for presentations.
• Research existing facilities and future developments; determine and document site elevations; make site plans and profiles for intended construction sites; perform skilled drafting work in preparing original construction drawings involving plans, profiles, cross‑sections, elevations, schematics, and construction details.
• Perform field verifications and inspections; prepare reports documenting operating conditions and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Support and assist in developing, writing and implementing programs, procedures and standards.
• Ensure that all necessary records and reporting for assigned tasks are maintained.
• Perform a variety of general clerical support functions.
• Operate computer operating system and file management duties.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• One (1+) or more years of previous experience in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record (not more than two moving violations in the last two years).

Computer‑aided drafting (CAD) systems; indexing and tracking system/revision control for drawings, equipment manuals and documents; basic mathematics; layout and positional relationships for representing electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and architectural drawings; terminology and expressions used in drafting and engineering for generation, transmission, and distribution facilities; standardized drafting/engineering drawing techniques, principles, symbols and abbreviations.

Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines; learn the activities and operations of the assigned office area; perform a wide range of technical and complex clerical/administrative office support work; conduct detailed and thorough research; operate personal computers and use specified computer applications; accurate record‑keeping and filing systems; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and, safely use a variety of business office equipment.

• Knowledge of drafting techniques and basic terminology.
• 2–3 years' experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot table analyses, graphics and…