Drafter

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.

• This position will be filled as Drafter I, II, III, or Sr. based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Perform various drafting and document management assignments working with AutoCAD version 2006 and above, Raster Design, Inventor, Electrical and Civil 3D Land Development Civil/Survey applications. Create and maintain Substation/System Protection (relaying) and Transmission Line project drawings, Substation Switching one-lines, Entergy System Maps in accordance to Transmission drafting and Document Management standards. Responsible for maintaining drawing database utilizing the Meridian Document Management toolkit.

JOB DUTIES/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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience and Education:

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

Preferred : 2-year technical degree or certification in Computer Aided Drafting

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Previous drafting experience (board and computer)

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

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

Successful completion of the EEI TECH test; must be EEI TECH test recommended.

Candidates selected to take the EEI TECH test will be invited via e-mail * MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL

Preferred : Certification in Computer Aided Drafting

#LI-NC1 Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function : Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 123953

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.