Entergy - New Orleans, LA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
Utilities

About the position

The Drafter position at Entergy Corporation involves performing various drafting and document management assignments using AutoCAD version 2006 and above, along with other specialized software such as Raster Design, Inventor, and Civil 3D Land Development applications. The primary responsibility of this role is to create and maintain project drawings related to Substation/System Protection (relaying) and Transmission Line projects, ensuring compliance with Transmission drafting and Document Management standards. The Drafter will also be responsible for maintaining a drawing database utilizing the Meridian Document Management toolkit, which is essential for the organization and retrieval of engineering documents. In this role, the Drafter will draft engineering drawings for Substation, Relay, and Transmission Line engineering design projects. They will oversee and enforce drafting standards for work performed by designers and consultants, ensuring that all drawings meet the required specifications. Additionally, the Drafter will manage the maintenance and distribution of one-lines and maps, and will be responsible for managing record asset drawings and documents within the Document Management Tool - Meridian. The position also requires support for the AutoCAD suite of products, including Raster Design, Inventor, and Civil 3D, as well as managing computer hardware and plot/scan equipment. The Drafter will track and log assignments using SharePoint and Excel, and manage project tasks in the scheduling tool Primavera. This position is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work, and may require up to 25% travel. The Drafter will be expected to work additional hours and perform additional duties as necessary, especially during storms, outages, or emergencies, as part of Entergy's commitment to providing essential services.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting of Engineering drawings for Substation, Relay and Transmission Line engineering design projects
  • Oversight and enforcement of Drafting Standards of work performed by Designers, consultants, etc.
  • Maintenance and distribution of onelines and maps
  • Manage record asset drawings/documents in the Document Management Tool - Meridian
  • Support AutoCAD suite of products (Raster Design, Inventor, Electrical, Civil 3D)
  • Support computer hardware and plot/scan equipment
  • Manage FOC requests & issue asset & station numbers for Substation assets
  • Tracking and logging assignments utilizing SharePoint and Excel
  • Managing project task in scheduling tool Primavera

Requirements

  • Previous drafting and AutoCAD experience
  • Drafter I: 2 - 4 years of experience, or a 2-yr. technical certification with 1 year of working experience
  • Drafter II: 4 - 6 years of experience, or a 2-yr. technical certification with 2 years of working experience
  • Drafter III: 6 - 8 years of experience, or a 2-yr. technical certification with 4 years of working experience
  • Drafter Sr: 8+ years of experience, or a 2-yr. technical certification with 6 years of working experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft
  • Proficient AutoCAD skills while applying basic drafting techniques and concepts
  • Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
  • Has the ability to work with other personnel, departments, and organizations as part of a team
  • Computer proficiency; experience using technology

Nice-to-haves

  • 2-year technical degree or certification in Computer Aided Drafting
  • Certification in Computer Aided Drafting
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