Drafter

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, 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%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.