Substation Drafter Intern

Description

This position requires working with engineering and other technical subject matter experts in all aspects of electrical substation and protections & controls design services. The successful candidate will perform CAD work of red-lined engineering markups for various substations and / or protection and control engineering projects as well as project support working under engineering supervision.

Job Duties :

• Opening, revising, plotting, and saving of drawing CAD files.
• Create new drawings from templates from scratch with title blocks and border drawing blocks.
• Create and modify drawing blocks, borders, and title blocks
• Provide direction for compiling, collating, assembling, and verifying completeness of drawing and project document packages.
• Advanced use of scaling with model and paper space.
• Ability to use style and formatting in CAD software.
• Advanced knowledge of plot profiles and user profiles in CAD package.
• Advanced ISO view and 3-D view drawing depictions.
• Assist CAD technicians and CAD operators in the development of their skills.
• BIM experience preferred.
• Support project tasks as needed

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Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why GAI :

Transforming ideas into reality since 1958, GAI is an engineering, planning and environmental consulting firm providing local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets. We believe in community involvement and are committed to corporate responsibility including sustainable business practices that have long-lasting, positive effects on our clients, our employees, and our environment.

Qualifications

Education

Associates of Drafting (preferred)

Experience

0 - 4 years : Enrolled in a 2 year associates degree program (required)

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