Engineering Drafter

YOH Services LLC
relocation assistance
United States, Texas, Austin
8515 Brodie Lane (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2025
Engineering Drafter Category: Design & Architecture Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-381599 Engineering Drafter Austin Texas Relocation Assistance Not Provided Must have a valid drivers' license issued in the State of Texas Pay - $23hr - $25 per hour 8-5 Monday Through Friday but an earlier start may be available Duration: Est. 1 year (can be extended up to 2 years) General Overview: Performs drafting and/or engineering support duties. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues. This position focuses on either drafting or engineering support duties, or performs a combination of the following duties. Reads and interprets engineering drawings, construction drawings and other technical information. Using computer-aided design software and equipment, prepares detailed engineering drawings, maps and graphs from provided materials such as previous drawings, layouts, detailed sketches and standard references. Clearly indicates revisions. Files drawings and drawing update documentation according to standard procedures. Assists in drafting solicitation documents using established procedures, formats and templates to support procurement and contract activities. Assists with field and/or office research related to field measurements, historical engineering drawings, equipment databases, microfilm, inventory, electronic document management system (EDMS) records and other technical records to design equipment and layouts, as well as to produce equipment ratings and facility statistics. Field research may involve various physical activities. Prepares basic specifications, materials and fixed capital unit (FCU) lists. Assists in setting up work orders and requisition entries. Performs data entry in the departmental engineering database. Prepares basic reports related to projects, work plans, equipment, assets and budgets. Assists with preparing more complex reports. Operates equipment, such as plotters, printers, copiers and scanners. Gathers engineering information by traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as necessary. This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management. Minimum Qualifications: One or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings/documents and performing technical analysis, drafting using computer-aided design software or other relevant experience. Must have some experience using Revit. A degree in computer-aided design or relevant field may be substituted per company guidelines for certain years of experience. Driver's license if traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of engineering principles Experience with Revit, LIDAR, Civil 3D Knowledge of computer-aided drafting principles, standards and techniques Knowledge of electronic document management systems (EDMS) Knowledge of work management systems Basic skill in computer-aided drafting Basic skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints Basic skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) Skill in reading and interpreting technical information Skill in the use of test equipment and/or other specialized tools Skill in analyzing and solving problems Skill in verbal and written communication Skill in operating plotters, printers, copiers and scanners Ability to perform accurate data entry Ability to work in a team environment Work Environment: Work hours are spent in an office, industrial, electrical substation and/or plant environment Work involves exposure to noise Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions Physical Demands: Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse Work involves climbing, crawling, crouching or other non-sitting positions in performing field duties less than 20% of the time Work involves standing and/or walking in performing field duties less than 20% of the time #IND-SA Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.