Senior design drafter job description
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Senior design drafter requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior design drafter job postings.
Sample senior design drafter requirements
- Associate degree in drafting or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in design drafting
- Proficient in AutoCAD and other drafting software
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Sample required senior design drafter soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Senior design drafter job description example 1
Parsons senior design drafter job description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Ready to put your design skills to work on marquee infrastructure projects that will change the fabric of our community? Would you enjoy working closely with other Designer/Drafters and Engineers to ensure a coordinated design? Parsons is now hiring a Senior Designer for our rapidly expanding portfolio of projects. Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your design knowledge and technical skills will propel your career forward.
We need our Designers at this level to apply applying the more advanced CAD techniques. In this role you will develop difficult and complex layout and design drawings utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge, that they meet company and industry standards and codes.
Responsibilities:
Utilizes a CAD workstation to prepare difficult and complex layout and design drawings utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge.
Interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.
Understands and utilizes more advanced software to complete assignments.
Works closely with Engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated design systems.
Meets layout requirements and develops alternate design layouts of systems as required.
Ensures compliance with required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications.
Reviews supplier data and supplier/manufacturer drawings, as required.
Checks orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) drawings prepared by others.
Performs checking procedures as appropriate to the discipline and assigned by immediate supervisor.
Assists in training lower level Designers in various procedures.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
Associate's or equivalent technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course or equivalent work experience
8+ years of relevant experience
Requirements include strong PC and CAD skills, as well as efficiency in utilizing computer software to complete design assignments.
**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Ready to put your design skills to work on marquee infrastructure projects that will change the fabric of our community? Would you enjoy working closely with other Designer/Drafters and Engineers to ensure a coordinated design? Parsons is now hiring a Senior Designer for our rapidly expanding portfolio of projects. Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your design knowledge and technical skills will propel your career forward.
We need our Designers at this level to apply applying the more advanced CAD techniques. In this role you will develop difficult and complex layout and design drawings utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge, that they meet company and industry standards and codes.
Responsibilities:
Utilizes a CAD workstation to prepare difficult and complex layout and design drawings utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge.
Interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.
Understands and utilizes more advanced software to complete assignments.
Works closely with Engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated design systems.
Meets layout requirements and develops alternate design layouts of systems as required.
Ensures compliance with required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications.
Reviews supplier data and supplier/manufacturer drawings, as required.
Checks orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) drawings prepared by others.
Performs checking procedures as appropriate to the discipline and assigned by immediate supervisor.
Assists in training lower level Designers in various procedures.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
Associate's or equivalent technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course or equivalent work experience
8+ years of relevant experience
Requirements include strong PC and CAD skills, as well as efficiency in utilizing computer software to complete design assignments.
**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Senior design drafter job description example 2
National Grid plc senior design drafter job description
_As part of National Grids continued commitment to safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason can request a reasonable accommodation._
**About us**
**_National Grid is hiring a Senior Designer for our Substation & Transmission Lines Engineering Standards group in Waltham, MA. This group supports a hybrid work schedule._**
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
**Job Purpose**
National Grid is seeking a Senior Designer within its Substation & TLE Standards Team. This designer will work as part of a team to review, update, and develop 3D and intelligent design components for use on capital projects. 3D and Intelligent Design are to be utilized on all greenfield (new) substations designs. Intelligent Design will have limited application for brownfield (existing) substations, 3D being more useful. This position will be utilizing leading edge technology, and drive change within the organization. It is the opportunity to be part of a team involved in the development and implementation of an intelligent design workspace.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ Responsible for BIM (Building Information Modelling), will facilitate collaboration between design team and contractor team. Oversee production of project 3D / intelligent design modelling that provides 3D/ 4D visualizations that provides accurate data to drive efficiencies in production of 2D drawings in design phase of capital projects
+ Support production in use of 3D and Intelligent Design
+ Develop and maintain systems, models and procedures in order to support design solutions and enhance efficiency and operability
+ Manage day- to- day relationship with relevant customers/business areas to understand requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
+ Responsible for assigned substation design standards technical support which may include the review and approval of engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings and equipment specifications.
+ Technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, Operations, IT and Construction
+ Contribute to the development, technical content and implementation of Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, and procedures; identify risks and put in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements
+ Engage various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in technical discussions to facilitate the development of standards and trainings
+ Attend conferences in relation to new technologies, and industry standards to ensure the substation standards are up to date on technology, fostering future adaption and expansion
+ Review consultants' work under a master service agreement, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy
+ Resolve technical issues that arise in updating and development of standards
**Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required**
+ Ability to apply technical expertise to complex issues
+ Ability to influence others, using basic data, logic and engineering designs/drawings
+ Ability to ask probing questions and challenge responses to ensure designs are fit for purpose
+ Mentor and train designers and others on the 3D & Intelligent design
+ Customer Orientation: Takes a pro-active approach by constantly reviewing standards and specifications and ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet current requirements
+ Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, and others in a positive, team building manner
+ Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
+ Strong problem solving and analytical skills
**Qualifications**
+ Associates degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school. Knowledge of power systems, and experience in secondary (control & protection) design
+ 5+ years experience in an engineering field related to power systems, substation engineering, and / or operations and maintenance
+ Ability to see patterns in data or situations, notice when something is similar to a past situation and can be replicated in another part of the business
+ Knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes including substation construction and maintenance practices, electric utility practices, substation materials and equipment, grounding and lightning study analysis, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NEC, NESC, OSHA and municipal building codes
+ Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record that meets companys Safe Driver Policy
+ Ability to travel throughout service territories and work extended hours when required. This may include system emergencies (storm duties), driving to other locations throughout New England and Upstate NY
_Proficient with:_
+ Bentley Microstation, ContextCapture and Open Utilities Substation BIM workflows
+ ProjectWise and/or ProjectWise Administration
+ ISO 19650 Building Information Modelling
+ MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
+ SAP, AUTO-CAD, or similar software tools
**More Information**
Salary
$86,000 - $101,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
**National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.**
**About us**
**_National Grid is hiring a Senior Designer for our Substation & Transmission Lines Engineering Standards group in Waltham, MA. This group supports a hybrid work schedule._**
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
**Job Purpose**
National Grid is seeking a Senior Designer within its Substation & TLE Standards Team. This designer will work as part of a team to review, update, and develop 3D and intelligent design components for use on capital projects. 3D and Intelligent Design are to be utilized on all greenfield (new) substations designs. Intelligent Design will have limited application for brownfield (existing) substations, 3D being more useful. This position will be utilizing leading edge technology, and drive change within the organization. It is the opportunity to be part of a team involved in the development and implementation of an intelligent design workspace.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ Responsible for BIM (Building Information Modelling), will facilitate collaboration between design team and contractor team. Oversee production of project 3D / intelligent design modelling that provides 3D/ 4D visualizations that provides accurate data to drive efficiencies in production of 2D drawings in design phase of capital projects
+ Support production in use of 3D and Intelligent Design
+ Develop and maintain systems, models and procedures in order to support design solutions and enhance efficiency and operability
+ Manage day- to- day relationship with relevant customers/business areas to understand requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
+ Responsible for assigned substation design standards technical support which may include the review and approval of engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings and equipment specifications.
+ Technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, Operations, IT and Construction
+ Contribute to the development, technical content and implementation of Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, and procedures; identify risks and put in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements
+ Engage various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in technical discussions to facilitate the development of standards and trainings
+ Attend conferences in relation to new technologies, and industry standards to ensure the substation standards are up to date on technology, fostering future adaption and expansion
+ Review consultants' work under a master service agreement, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy
+ Resolve technical issues that arise in updating and development of standards
**Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required**
+ Ability to apply technical expertise to complex issues
+ Ability to influence others, using basic data, logic and engineering designs/drawings
+ Ability to ask probing questions and challenge responses to ensure designs are fit for purpose
+ Mentor and train designers and others on the 3D & Intelligent design
+ Customer Orientation: Takes a pro-active approach by constantly reviewing standards and specifications and ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet current requirements
+ Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, and others in a positive, team building manner
+ Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
+ Strong problem solving and analytical skills
**Qualifications**
+ Associates degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school. Knowledge of power systems, and experience in secondary (control & protection) design
+ 5+ years experience in an engineering field related to power systems, substation engineering, and / or operations and maintenance
+ Ability to see patterns in data or situations, notice when something is similar to a past situation and can be replicated in another part of the business
+ Knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes including substation construction and maintenance practices, electric utility practices, substation materials and equipment, grounding and lightning study analysis, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NEC, NESC, OSHA and municipal building codes
+ Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record that meets companys Safe Driver Policy
+ Ability to travel throughout service territories and work extended hours when required. This may include system emergencies (storm duties), driving to other locations throughout New England and Upstate NY
_Proficient with:_
+ Bentley Microstation, ContextCapture and Open Utilities Substation BIM workflows
+ ProjectWise and/or ProjectWise Administration
+ ISO 19650 Building Information Modelling
+ MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
+ SAP, AUTO-CAD, or similar software tools
**More Information**
Salary
$86,000 - $101,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
**National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.**
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024