Job Title: Drafter 2

Date Posted: 1/15/2025

Job Type: Contract Full Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Atlanta, Ga.

Estimated Duration: 3 Years

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We are seeking a skilled AutoCAD Drafter to support our team.
• This role is essential to the success of the team, focusing on the design, creation of specification drawings, and maintenance of underground drawings, while ensuring strict adherence to departmental procedures.
• The Drafter 2 position requires 5-7 years of drafting experience.
• An associate’s degree in drafting and design is preferred.
• Skillsets and expertise required for this position include
• experience using CAD software and design tools
• strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• excellent communication
• knowledge of engineering design principles and standards
• ability to lead a small project
• commitment to quality
• safety, and design excellence
• the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and create engineering drawings using AutoCAD to support the Network Underground Design Engineer and the Test Group.
• Maintain and update GIS data and underground drawings, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to operational standards.
• Work closely with the engineering team to develop and refine designs and drawings.
• Implement drawing methodologies and project priorities as directed by the Project Manager.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously under the guidance of the Design Engineer.
• Adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks based on evolving project demands.
• working with 2D and some 3D CAD to develop models and/or 2D drawings based on information provided by designers and engineers, revising existing 2D drawings to support plant retrofit projects, assisting with plant-site walkdowns to obtain field data and dimensional information for design purposes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with AutoCAD, with a strong focus on AutoCAD 2D design.
• GIS experience is preferred, but not required.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team, working closely with engineers and technicians.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage deadlines in a high-demand environment.

Work Environment:

• In-office availability for at least four days per week is required, with the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Work as part of a small, collaborative team, engaging with engineers and technicians on a variety of projects.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience producing underground utility drawings or similar technical designs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with a willingness to learn GIS systems, if not already experienced.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate and collaborate with team members.