CAD Drafting Technician , Senior

Within The Customer Operations Group

Placement into Level 2 (Journey) requires:

Requisition : 19791

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.

At 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.

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available on 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

Performs 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.

• 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 requests 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.

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Position Level and Placement:
This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidates relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

• Level I:
  Candidates with up to 3 years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both.
• Level 2:
  Candidates with more than 3 but less than 6 years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both.
• Senior Level: Candidates with 6 or more years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both.

College level coursework (100 or higher) from an accredited institution is preferred. Management will evaluate college-level coursework individually to determine if it is applicable to the position and relevant to the required skills.

• Experience with CAD tools preferred.
• Ability to read civil drawings.
• Basic map reading and spatial orientation.

• Advanced Understanding in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department.
• Demonstrated 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.

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