Technician CAD Drafting 1, 2, Senior

Technician CAD Drafting 1, 2, SeniorLocation:Mesa, AZ, USDate: Aug 28, 2024Requisition ID : 17694Join us in building a better future for Arizona!SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.Why Work at SRPAt SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

Short and long-term disability plans

Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

SummaryPerforms technical and design drafting assignments. Application of fundamental engineering and advanced CAD drafting skills required to formulate and prepare complex and detailed engineering drawings associated with the construction, modification and maintenance of projects and facilities.What You'll Do

Utilizes CAD drafting skills and tools to prepare drawings from redline sketches, notes, marked-up prints, written/verbal instructions, and calculations.

Interprets, extracts, validates, and integrates engineering and geographic data from internal and external customers, engineers, and design consultants to construct required construction drawings.

Coordinates with other SRP departments as needed and request items such as - Survey, Land, Permitting, Scheduling, Stakeholder Review, Equipment Numbers.

Attends pre-design and pre-construction meetings as requested by Design Consultant and Design Supervisor.

Completes field checks and verifies accuracy of maps, exhibits, and records.

Understanding of drafting procedures, policies, principles, guidelines, and requirements.

Understanding and use of GIS tools for data management.

Understanding of SRP distribution system, requirements of system, and assets utilized in the distribution system.

Demonstrates the ability to identify SRP assets while performing field checks.

Works with and follows instruction of Design Consultant and Project Leader to provide accurate and timely design product.

Understanding of compatible units.

Prioritize work and deliverable dates as directed by Project Leader, Design Consultant or Design Supervisor.

Receives and interprets feedback on drafting product from Stakeholders, makes necessary changes and corrections. Utilizes time management to accurately produce high quality design drawings in an efficient manner.

Ability to understand internal processes, understand project workflow, and when Cad Tech has duties in project workflow.

Makes recommendations for process improvements.

What It Takes To Succeed

Experience with CAD tools preferred.

Ability to read civil drawings.

Basic map reading and spatial orientation.

Within the Customer Operations Group:Placement into Level 2 (Journey) requires:

Advancement in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department.

Demonstrates the ability to efficiently draft multiple job types within the design department.

Placement into Level 3 (Senior) requires:

Advancement to “Advanced Understanding” in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department.

Demonstrates the ability to proficiently draft all job types within the design department.

Subject matter expert on CAD drafting topics and provides training and support to CAD Techs.

ExperienceAt job entry, placement will be determined by a review of college transcripts and related work experience. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for the senior level. Once placed into the job family, an employee may become eligible for promotion by demonstrating the ability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by their management and meeting experience requirements.EducationCollege level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.Testing and CertificationsMust possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.Hybrid WorkplaceSRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).Drug/Alcohol Policy StatementTo promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementSalt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.Work AuthorizationAll candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.Nearest Major Market: Phoenix