Design Drafter

Design Drafter

Work Location: Butte, MT

Pay range: $22.02 to $40.09 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

About this position:

The Design Drafter will utilize AutoCAD to draft construction drawings for the Substation and Relay Department. Design drafter will be part of an engineering team working on the design of substation and protection/control projects within the substation operation department. A typical day as a design drafter in the substation operations group may include drafting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, collaborating with engineers, organizing all of the drawings related to the project, and continuing development of the department's standards. This position provides opportunities to travel to substations for on-site drafting support.

We offer great benefits:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

About this job:

• Prepare drawings with direction of engineering staff to utilize for construction purposes
• Assist engineers with analyzing and reviewing drawings and sketches to ensure accuracy
• Modify and edit drawings and designs to drafts from notes, sketches and/or oral instructions while utilizing and applying drafting techniques and standards.
• Utilize engineering document management software Adept for document control
• Support engineers, field technicians and others with various document requests
• Draft post construction drawing markups and return in-service drawings back into the Adept system
• Continually improve standard designs with guidance from engineers, field technicians and management
• Scan, print, file, and retrieve documents
• Train new drafters on standard processes to ensure consistency
• Work all required hours, may include evenings and weekends in response to acute services
• Lift and manipulate a box of drafting materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a minimal basis
• Minimal travel to training, conferences, and with engineers to off-site work areas to verify drawings (up to 10% per year)
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• An Associate's Degree in Drafting or similar field of study or equivalent years of experience
• Proficient with CAD systems and related products
• Previous experience with drafting and CAD systems
• Required to possess certain skills such as analytical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to pay particular attention to details, good time management skills.
• Software involved to include AutoCAD, Civil3D, Raster Design, Adept, Microsoft Office.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• Must be able to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Knowledge with Microsoft products

Requisition #4684

Posting Dates: March 4, 2025 through March 18, 2025

Department/Division: Distribution Operations

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy service territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.