Senior Electrical Drafter

Company Description

AFRY is a leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable society. We are 17,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Present in the United States for over 50 years, we have more than 150 experts and engineers serving multiple clients and sectors. With offices in Appleton, WI, Birmingham, AL, and New York, NY, and a comprehensive network of experts in the US and abroad, we provide international, top-level know-how with a local presence.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our clients world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Making Future

Because we don’t care much about making history - we care about making future.

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Drafter will be responsible for leading the drafting team in the development of installation construction packages for facility power distribution systems, grounding, and lighting system in industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution plans of drafting deliverables.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and designers.
• Lead the engineering drafting team and delegate appropriate efforts.
• Work with engineering, design, and drafting staff to generate complete and accurate installation details, motor elementaries, and plan drawings identifying locations of motors, electrical loads, electrical equipment placement, and cable trays layouts.
• Review and integrate Vendor equipment documentation into construction packages.
• Prepare bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use.
• Provide technical direction to drafting staff.
• Lead project checking teams to review the engineering drawing packages

Qualifications

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States. 

• 10-15 years’ experience in design and/or drafting of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical construction methods and materials, a plus.
• Experience with electrical systems in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred.  Experience in other light and heavy industry is also acceptable.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of drafting standards and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with working in a team environment.

Additional Information

AFRY USA offers you: 

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation.
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition and professional seminar reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Structured career development plan.
• Opportunity to work with recognized thought-leaders in the paper and pulp industry.
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds.
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments.
• Green Bay, WI Voted #1 Place to Live according to US News & World Report

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

You must have a right to live and work in the United States.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, ge