Drafter 1

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence

Job Summary 

The Distribution Drafter will act in a technical support role assisting in the design of new customer power utility connections.

The Drafter will also be updating existing plans to reflect any changes made during the construction process.

The role will work under the guidance of distribution design staff to input the layout of new power infrastructure into design software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities



* Inputs new designs into design software based on the field notes provided by an Electric System Designer.

The drafter will work under the guidance of a designer to ensure that all NESC and CORE Electric Cooperative design standards are met.


* Works an assigned queue of redlined construction prints.

Changes made during construction will be inputted into the design software.

During this process, the drafter will be reviewing the redlines for feasibility, and red flagging potential errors for further review.


* Visits job sites with Electric System Designer to better understand the unique challenges faced at specific job sites.


* Reviews customer provided site development plans and electrical one-lines and panel schedules.

Calculate load requirements to determine transformer requirements.


* Prepares engineering and staking documents which include drawings, calculations, and outlines of required work, including a list of materials needed to complete the projects.


* Prepares cost estimates.


* Prepares necessary documents and drawings for obtaining required construction permits.


* Assists in the setup and maintenance of AUD template files.


* Inputs conceptual master plans into AUD system for further engineering.


* Prepares and modifies distribution, transmission and substation detail drawings.


* Works in connection with call-outs and emergency situations when directed to do so by supervisor.


* Performs other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications of Position



* High school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.


* Associate degree in drafting or at least 5 years of practical equivalent experience is required.

Consideration for in-progress degrees.


* Requires valid Colorado driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within CORE standards.


* Competent with position-specific software and applications.


* Competent with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.


* Competent with general office equipment.

 

Knowledge and Skills



* Integrity: Exhibits a high degree of integrity and honesty.


* Diplomacy: able to use appr...