Drafter I

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Mesa seeks an entry-level substation drafter that is looking to start their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

What We’re Looking for

• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.


• Self-starter – You’ll get direction from senior engineers and designers, but you’re comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn’t obvious.


• Clear communicator – You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face, on the phone, and over email.


• Location – Located within commuting distance of Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN.

What You’ll Learn

• Substation Protection & Controls concepts – How power system protection equipment (CTs, VTs, Relays, etc.) is connected and used within substations.


• Design Software – Autodesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.


• Project lifecycle – How a project moves from conception, through design, to completion.


• Cross-disciplinary collaboration – Working alongside senior engineers, designers, project managers, and client personnel.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers


• Produce complete engineering drawing packages based on directions from engineers and designers, including:
  
  
  
  • Single-line & three-line diagrams
  
  
  • Panel layouts and control house layouts
  
  
  • AC & DC schematics
  
  
  • Wiring diagrams
  
  
  • Bill-of-Materials and cable schedules
  
  
  
  


• Work towards increasing your knowledge of client preferences and design standards

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually


• Group Medical/Dental Insurance


• Life Insurance (Company Paid)


• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)


• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan


• 401(K) Matching Contribution


• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan


• Long Term Care Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Fitness Center Reimbursement


• Annual Performance Bonus


• 9/80 Work Schedule Option


• FSA and HSA Options

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