Structural Drafter

Structural Drafter

Location: St. Louis, MO / Raleigh, NC / Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

At Utilli Co, we are a dynamic Engineering and Project management company that provide comprehensive solutions for the Power Industry. We empower innovation and deliver exceptional results for our clients with our expertise and commitment to excellence, we. We are passionate about engineering excellence, innovation, and making a positive impact. Partner with us and experience the Utilli Co advantage in delivering outstanding projects that power the future!

As a leading company in the industry, Utilli Co is dedicated to meeting the unique and evolving needs of the power utilities sector. Our team of highly skilled professionals brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project, ensuring the highest level of quality, efficiency, and safety.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Drafter to support the planning, design, and development of Electric Substation Projects for utility clients. This position will be in St. Louis, MO, Raleigh, NC, or Remote.

Under general to minimal supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on electrical substation projects, producing designs and specifications for power and energy infrastructure. Tasks may include generating CADD designs for substation structural and civil-related components, including foundations, steel structures, equipment supports, and layouts, on assigned projects of basic complexity.

This position focuses on system reliability improvements, new construction, and infrastructure upgrades while ensuring compliance with client standards, and utility engineering practices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in utility Electric Substation design, construction package development, and drafting/design software such as AutoCAD and Micro Station. Candidates with experience working for electric utilities or utility consulting firms are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, structural concepts, vendor drawings, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and written or verbal specifications to support substation structural drafting and design activities.
• Under general supervision, use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic substation structural design details and prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision.
• Provide basic technical design assistance that accounts for proper illustration, fit, form, and function for substation foundations, steel structures, and equipment supports, while ensuring designs comply with applicable design standards and specifications.
• Assist with verifying drawing accuracy, dimensions, material quantities, design revisions, change orders, and interpretation of contract plans and specifications, escalating technical issues as appropriate.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including structural, electrical, and civil disciplines, in executing substation project work.
• Assure plans adhere to applicable city, state, and federal regulations, as well as client and industry standards.
• Prepare multiple versions of substation structural designs for review by engineers.
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned substation projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Complete training in assigned drafting and design support tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to Utilli Co’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Support drafting for substation projects, including foundations and structural steel detailing.
• Develop and apply CAD skills while promoting adherence to drafting standards.
• Learn and follow client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure…