Drafter II – Transmission / Survey

Experience: 2–5 Years
Contract : 1 Year
Client- Alabama Power

Location- Birmingham, AL.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Drafter II to support transmission line surveying and right-of-way projects. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of drafting experience and strong CAD skills related to survey, transmission line, right-of-way, boundary, and topographic drawings.

An Associate Degree in Drafting and Design is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting for transmission line projects.


• Prepare drawings for:
  
  
  
  • Transmission line centerlines
  
  
  • Right-of-way surveys
  
  
  • Boundary surveys
  
  
  • Topographic surveys
  
  
  • Land tie surveys
  
  
  
  


• Interpret survey data, deeds, plats, and other property-related documents.


• Prepare and write metes and bounds descriptions and centerline descriptions for assigned projects.


• Research existing survey and real estate records.


• Support survey field crews and office personnel with project-related drafting and documentation.


• Contact local, county, and state agencies to obtain right-of-way and property information.


• Review survey information for completeness and accuracy.


• Organize and transmit completed project drawings and documentation.


• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, field crews, and other project personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of drafting experience required.


• Associate Degree in Drafting, Design, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.


• Experience using CAD drafting software.


• Experience with surveying, transmission lines, utilities, or right-of-way projects preferred.


• Knowledge of metes and bounds, property descriptions, survey plats, and right-of-way documentation preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret deeds, surveys, maps, and engineering drawings.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to work effectively with both field and office personnel.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

Transmission Lines | Utility Surveying | Right-of-Way (ROW) | Boundary Surveys | Topographic Surveys | Land Surveys | Metes and Bounds | AutoCAD | CAD Drafting | Survey Drafting