About the Role
This position is responsible for the production of various types of transmission, civil/structural and distribution drawings from inception to completion.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare clear, accurate transmission line drawing packages, including plan-and-profile sheets, framing diagrams, pole loading details, assembly drawings, and construction prints.
- Export, translate, and refine drafting outputs from PLS-CADD into 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD / MicroStation) for final plan production.
- Perform drawing revisions, redline updates, and markups to produce final as-built drawings following project completion.
- Perform basic area and volume calculations.
- Utilize existing aerial photography and survey data within drawing sets.
- Illustrate existing survey locations and boundaries.
- Create sitemaps with utilities for use in design plans.
- Assist in generating, organizing, and drafting bill-of-material schedules, hardware lists, and staking sheet details.
- Ensure all drafting work strictly adheres to company drafting standards, client-specific CAD guidelines, and project layer management protocols.
- Work collaboratively with transmission engineers, civil/structural drafters, and substation teams to ensure drawing consistency across interdisciplinary packages.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma (required).
- Graduate of a 2-year program in computer aided drafting and design techniques from an accredited college or technical school (preferred).
- 2+ years of hands-on drafting experience, preferably in power delivery, utility, or heavy civil/infrastructure design (preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (Required) and AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
- Familiarity or working knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or PLS-TOWER (Highly Preferred).
- Working knowledge or proficiency with MicroStation (Preferred).
- Basic understanding of utility standards (e.g., NESC guidelines, client drafting specifications).
- Exceptional precision in drafting, layout formatting, layer management, and standard drawing sheet organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret engineering redlines and coordinate with project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple drafting assignments, meet firm project deadlines, and prioritize workload effectively.
- Commitment to working safely and maintaining quality in alignment with company standards.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- MicroStation
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2+ years of hands-on drafting experience
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma
- Graduate of a 2-year program in computer aided drafting and design techniques from an accredited college or technical school
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
About the Company
- Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
- At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
- “We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
