Enforce drafting standards across work performed by designers, consultants, and internal teams
Maintain and distribute Switching one‑lines and System Maps
Manage and control Transmission Engineering drawings for all Transmission Station assets
Maintain the Drawing/Document database using Meridian
Maintain local drafting equipment including scanners and plotters
Scan, upload, and archive drawings into the Document Management vault via AM Meridian
Provide drafting and document support for emergency and emergent Grid projects
Support users with the Meridian Web application
Perform Pre‑Storm Field Drafter duties, including verifying supplies, unlocking drawings for backup, and preparing geographical and breaker maps
Create and distribute electronic and hard‑copy one‑lines and maps for storm response operations
Communicate availability to leadership during storm events and support storm centers or response teams as needed
Update outage maps for storm centers when required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience and Education
Drafter I: 2 - 4 years of experience, or a 2-yr. technical certification with 1 year of working experience
Drafter II: 4 - 6 years of experience, or a 2-yr. technical certification with 2 years of working experience
Drafter III: 6–8 years experience or technical certification with 4 years experience
Preferred
2-year technical degree or certification in Computer Aided Drafting
Previous drafting and AutoCAD experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional personnel and departments
Computer proficiency and ability to use technology effectively
Prior drafting experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of drafting concepts
Working knowledge of Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and Electrical
Knowledge of Document Management processes and secure electronic vaults
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Familiarity with Windows operating environments and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Access)
Highly Desirable Behavioral Traits
Self‑starter with strong teamwork and communication abilities
Willingness to learn and collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines
Strong customer service mindset and persistent follow‑through
Accountability, dependability, and results‑driven work habits
Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.
Successful completion of the EEI TECH test; must be EEI TECH test recommended.
Candidates selected to take the EEI TECH test will be invited via e-mail *MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL
Preferred: Certification in Computer Aided Drafting
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- Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans
- Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
- FLSA Status: Non Exempt
- Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
- Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
- Number of Openings: 3
- Req ID: 125303
- PS Job Title: Drafter, Sr
- Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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EEI Testing
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
