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Design Draftsman

Richmond, VA 23219

Posted: 09/10/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 622995 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Pay: $24-27/hr

Overview:

This role will organize and maintain documents associated with design, engineering and construction within the Power Generation Business Unit of Client Company.
  • Organizes and maintains drawings, prints, diagrams, word documents and pdf documents.
  • Works closely with designers, engineers, and power station personnel to find and perform simple drafting tasks and revisions to drawings and documents.
  • Compiles and organizes submittal drawings and documents from 3rd party vendors and consultants.
  • Locates, modifies and prints drawings using small and large format plotter.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Basic knowledge of drafting principles.
  • Basic knowledge of building and construction principles.
  • Good analytical and abstract thinking with the ability to process detailed information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to process and understand maps and charts.
  • Ability to use Microsoft office suite of software.
  • Ability to use AutoCAD and/or MicroStation drawing software.

Preferred Years of Experience:
  • 3 - 5 years of experience

Education:
  • Associates Degree Preferred (demonstrated related knowledge, skills, experience may be substituted for preferred education)

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.