Structural/Civil Drafter I or II

Structural/Civil Drafter I or II

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499

Structural/Civil Drafter I or II 

Salary Range -  Drafter I  -  $4,455.00 - $5,569.00 monthly  

                           Drafter II  -  $4,983.00 - $6,644.00 monthly
Location - Columbus, NE Columbus General Office 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posting Date:  1/17/2024
Closing Date:  1/31/2024

​Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Structural/Civil Drafter I or II and become an important part of our NPPD story.  We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century.  We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation.  Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People.

Get to know us more here.

Position Summary

The Structural/Civil Drafter I or II position is responsible for revising drawings utilizing CAD applications (AutoCAD), personal computers, and plotters.  Comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and a variety of computer application requirements. Accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications. Level I is considered entry level and will work on drawings of low to moderate complexity, while level II drafters will be responsible for drawings of moderate to high complexity.

Education, Training and Experience

Drafter I - Associate degree in a civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related drafting technology OR post high school education in the civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related technology with one year of experience in a drafting/design environment OR similar military training with one year of experience in a drafting/design environment OR high school diploma/GED with three years of experience in civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related technology in a drafting/design environment.  Basic AutoCAD and 3D modeling knowledge and experience preferred.
 

Drafter II - Associate degree in a civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related technology with two years of experience in a drafting/design environment OR post high school education in the civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related technology with three years of experience in a drafting/design environment OR similar military training with three years of experience in a drafting/design environment OR high school diploma/GED with four years of experience in civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related technology in a drafting/design environment.  Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD knowledge with a minimum of 2 years’ experience required. 3D modeling knowledge and experience preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

May require badging for Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS); may require North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) access.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Drafter I:

Create and revise drawings utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) applications, personal computers, and plotters. Comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and a variety of computer application requirements. Accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications.

Research drawing information, vendor, and material resources within and outside NPPD to acquire accurate drawing information. Obtain and record facility information through facility inspections. Ensure drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure. Assist the Drafting Electrical Group upon request.

Provide support for CAD System Technical Analyst as needed.

Drafter II:

Create and revise drawings including but not limited to Substations, Facilities, Standards, Civil, etc. utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) applications (AutoCAD), personal computers, and plotters. Comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and a variety of computer application requirements. Accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications. Increased complexity level of drawing creation requiring minimal oversite and guidance while achieving and sustaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Independently research drawing information, vendor, and material resources within and outside the District to acquire accurate drawing information. Independently obtain and record facility information through facility inspections while ensuring drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure. A thorough knowledge of the resources available and the District's facility infrastructure. Ability to work within these resource applications, materials, and facilities to obtain data while requiring minimal oversite and guidance. Assist in the training of other employees. Assist the Drafting Electrical Group upon request.

Provide support for CAD System Technical Analyst as needed.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.  Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Drafter I - Pay Grade - 9 Monthly 

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $4,455.00 - $5,569.00

Drafter II - Pay Grade - 10 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $4,983.00  - $6,229.00

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska)  Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.