Drafter/Designer

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leading power engineering consultant firm, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Reading, PA office as a drafter or designer. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing electrical and physical drafting and design work for electrical substations ranging from 4 kV to 500 kV.
The successful candidate will perform drafting in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation related to electrical substations. Controls design will involve preparation of drawings to include panel layouts, one-line, three-line, DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing complete drawings of structures, layouts, facilities or general arrangements including section and detail views and profiles in a manner to provide clear and concise representation of facilities.
• Preparing electrical single lines, AC & DC schematics and wiring drawings.
• Preparation of project drawings through preliminary selection of alternatives, layouts and arrangements.
• Demonstrating personal development of technical knowledge through interface with the engineering departments in the execution and review of project assignments.
• Acquiring and maintaining advanced skill levels through the progression of software releases and upgrades.
• Assisting in the training and advancement of skills for other, less -experienced designing and drafting department personnel.
• Performing AutoCAD 3D activities after successful in-house training.

Minimum Requirements: College degree in an acceptable curriculum or two-year technical certificate in computer-aided drafting/design, or a minimum of two years concentrated on the job experience in computer-aided drafting/design field. Experience drafting and/or designing electrical substations, including schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layout and facility design preferred. Must have proven effective verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate must be results oriented and capable of completing design assignments with minimal direction and must be effective in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interface with team members and clients. This position requires a strong work ethic with attention to detail, quality, schedule and budget. Occasional travel/driving may be required. Successful applicant is subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.
Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

ECI employs over 750 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, right-of-way agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 20+ engineering offices across the U.S. ECI has over 35 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, energy storage facilities, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial electrical facilities. Visit our website at .
An Equal Opportunity Employer