Drafter
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
PS Job Title: Drafter, Sr Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC **This position will be filled as Drafter I, II or III based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.** **This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.** JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: This position performs a wide range of drafting and document management duties utilizing AutoCAD (2019 and above), Raster Design, Civil 3D, Inventor, and Electrical applications. The role is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining Substation, System Protection (relaying), and Transmission Line project drawings, as well as Substation Switching one‑lines and Entergy System Maps, in accordance with established Transmission Drafting and Document Management standards. This role carries significant document management responsibilities, including managing and controlling all Transmission Engineering drawings for Transmission Station assets, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with corporate standards. The position also provides essential drafting support to Engineering teams and maintains the drawing database through the Meridian Document Management toolkit. Responsibilities include oversight of as‑built/record drawings, backlog management, and maintaining drawing repositories across the Entergy service territory. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare engineering drawings for Substation, Relay, and Transmission Line design projects 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,