Designer Assc

Position Summary:

Perform daily work activities with direct to moderate supervision. Work activities to be performed include: computer aided drafting to prepare maps, sketches, schematics and other engineering related drawings. The position includes associated clerical work to properly manage and document the work activities performed, as per organizations requirements for the position, as well as performing other design and engineering work as defined or directed.

Specific Duties Include:

Create, revise and maintain detailed engineering and record drawings, maps and sketches

Create, revise and maintain material and property equipment records

Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors catalogs and technical reference manuals

Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work

Operate reproduction machines, plotters and other duplicating equipment

Work with other organizations of the Company to resolve discrepancies and assure that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner

Promote and support the Companys Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs

Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Duties as Required:
Prepare and/or revise Plan and Profile drawings

Prepare access road map books

Produce detail drawings and specialty maps such as 3D assembly drawings, ROW clearing maps, etc

Prepare permits including FAA, river crossing, railroad, highway, storm water, etc

Enter, update and revise data in organizations TGIS program (ARCGIS)

Education Requirements

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) drafting and computer aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education

Equivalent experience without AAS degree - high school graduate and a minimum of 4 years of experience in electric utility and/or related industrial drafting and/or computer aided drafting work

Must be familiar with and have an aptitude for computer graphics and automated drawing methods and have the ability to distinguish colors

Required Skills:
Must possess Cadd/GIS experience and proficiency. Must be able to operate a vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state drivers license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law

Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (2D and 3D) is required

Proficiency in ARCGIS, Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) is highly recommended