Summary
As a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter at Oncor, you will be accountable for preparing complex drawings for electrical, mechanical, civil or structural engineering or construction projects, from preliminary layouts, notes, diagrams, verbal instructions and/or other data. The CAD Drafter also supports the Transmission Engineering Services Department objectives of meeting the needs of a diverse clientele group.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
For all:
Directly or through others, the incumbent will:
- Provide timely creation of engineering drawings required to implement engineering designs.
- Use Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) tools to automate the drawing creation process.
- Prepare electrical schematic and wiring diagrams and electrical physical drawings.
- Prepare structural plans, details and shop drawings as needed to support structural design.
- Prepare mechanical or electromechanical equipment drawings with geometric dimensioning as defined by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- Convert existing drawings to electronic format by efficient use of scanning and hybrid raster/vector technology.
- Update engineering drawings of record as defined by project, construction, or engineers to reflect as-built status.
- Support the drawing and drawing project control functions as needed.
- Work with plan and profile drawings, relief maps, and other civil drawings.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Have thorough knowledge of and follow Safety practices and policies.
- Have thorough knowledge of and follow Oncor's Code of Conduct.
- Effectively interface with Oncor employees on a project basis.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
In addition to the above for CAD Drafter II:
- Develop plan and profile drawings, relief maps, and other civil drawings using engineer notes or raw survey data.
- Develop or update CADD cell libraries, menus, and reference files as needed to improve drawing creation efficiency.
- Complete projects with minimum supervision.
- Develop drawings from instructions and specifications.
- Assist Engineer in developing detailed part and assembly drawings.
- Assist Drafter and Senior Drafter in projects as needed.
In addition to all the above for CAD Drafter Sr:
- Assist Engineer in creating miscellaneous exhibits using various software tools.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Mapping - Maintain existing and create new as required.
- Perform calculations as required (Grading-Slop, Cut, & Fill; Foundation-Concrete Volume, Rebar Length & Weight; Transmission Line Sag & Tension; etc.).
- Helps mentor entry level CAD Drafters.
- Coordinates large projects as required.
Skills
For CAD Drafter I:
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, trustworthy and responsible.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage assignments under time constraints.
- Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to changes in direction and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees, including management.
- Ability to work discretely with highly confidential information.
For CAD Drafter II and CAD Drafter Sr:
- Exhibit good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Exhibit expertise and thorough understanding of Transmission Engineering and Drafting Procedures.
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
