Designer III – Surry, VA

Duration: 12 months (potential to extend)

ST Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00/hr w2 (dependent on experience)

Hours: This position requires candidate to work on site at Surry Power Station and a hybrid schedule (3-4 days on site, 1-2 days from home) is available subject to project needs

Work Location: Surry, VA (local candidates preferred)

Job Summary: Seeking a highly engaged, team-oriented individual with a working background in computer aided drafting principles. This role creates and updates drawings used in electrical construction packages (i.e. single lines, wiring diagrams, plan drawings…etc.). The position works directly with other department personnel as needed to clarify intent of designer and/or engineer sketches. This role maintains supplemental project documentation including cable schedules and vendor cut sheets. This position reports to the Supervisor of Engineering for the Strategic Fleet Projects group at Surry Power Station and functions as an intermediate level draftsman for the electrical design group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and employ personal safety practices at all times.

• Become familiar with and employ environmental compliance at all times.

• Prepare electrical drawings in support of power generation engineering projects per corporate standards.

• General electrical design support for the power generation fleet (i.e. equipment, cable/raceway, and drawing number support)

• Maintain drawing records per corporate and compliance policies.

• Coordinate site visits and perform field work, as necessary.

Required Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Required: High School diploma or GED

• Preferred: Bachelor’s/associate degree in a technology related discipline

Top “must have” / Required skill sets (technical/functional):

• Demonstrated MicroStation and/or AutoCAD proficiency.

• Proficiency in drawing and document management systems (ProjectWise & Documentum preferred)

• Thorough knowledge of drafting principles

• Ability to manage project workloads with minimal direction.

• Ability to adapt to changes in project scope and schedules.

Soft skill requirements (team fit and personality requirements):

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Ideal background / Companies / Industry Experience:

• Prior experience in a utilities field