Transmission Line Drafter 1, Grid
Sargent & Lundy
Charlotte, NCFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- AutoCADCivil 3D
- Work
- Hybrid in Charlotte
- Pay
- $40.51K–$58.25K a year
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD48%Civil 3D16%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand drafting skills within a multi-disciplined team environment. Work will involve the development of transmission/distribution line drawings, requiring the application of computer-aided drafting skills with hands-on training in 3D design software. The role is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of transmission line plans and profile drawings.
- Creation of transmission/distribution line hardware details.
- Preparation of material lists.
- Development of grounding details.
- Creating master sketches to scale showing proposed installations relative to existing facilities, including exact specifications and dimensions.
- Conferring directly with engineering staff to interpret input from engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors.
- Explaining drawings to the project team to facilitate appropriate design adjustments.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic knowledge of standard computer drafting tools, specifically AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer aid.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Attention to detail.
Valued Skills & Experience
- Experience using Microstation, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or GIS software.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating various equipment to technical designs.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- An Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 2+ years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
Compensation
- Range: $40,508 - $58,247
- Total compensation includes base salary/hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.
- May be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.