Ameren Illinois

electric transmission and distribution

CADOperator

$0–0k Decatur, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“CAD Operator at Ameren Illinois. Skills: CAD, AutoCAD. Create and edit substation and transmission line drawings. Produce and revise drawings with AutoCAD or other related CAD tools”

Industry & Context.

electric transmission and distribution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, Successful completion of any two (2) of the following high school or college math classes with a grade of C or better: Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry., Two years of CAD education in high school or above or equivalent experience.

What You'll Do.

Create and edit substation and transmission line drawings

Produce and revise drawings with AutoCAD or other related CAD tools

and maintain detailed electrical drawings

including substation layouts

transmission and distribution plans

system protection schematics

and equipment drawings associated with utility infrastructure

Apply and maintain company drafting standards

Convert engineering sketches

and markups into accurate CAD drawings

Collaborate with engineers and field personnel to collect technical information needed for accurate drawings and incorporate red/green markups and field revisions into proper documentation

Other support duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers and field personnel to collect technical information needed for accurate drawings and incorporate red/green markups and field revisions into proper documentation

Full Job Description

**_About Ameren Illinois_** Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. Ameren Illinois is a regulated electric and gas delivery company based in Collinsville, Illinois. Our service territory spans 43,700 square miles, or about three-quarters of the state. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 812,000 natural gas customers in more than 1,200 communities in central and southern Illinois. **Key responsibilities include:** * Create and edit substation and transmission line drawings * Produce and revise drawings with AutoCAD or other related CAD tools * Create, revise, and maintain detailed electrical drawings, including substation layouts, transmission and distribution plans, system protection schematics, wiring diagrams, survey maps, structural details, and equipment drawings associated with utility infrastructure * Apply and maintain company drafting standards * Convert engineering sketches, field notes, and markups into accurate CAD drawings * Collaborate with engineers and field personnel to collect technical information needed for accurate drawings and incorporate red/green markups and field revisions into proper documentation * Other support duties as assigned **Qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent * Successful completion of any two (2) of the following high school or college math classes with a grade of C or better: Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry. Transcript required prior to interview. Please be prepared to disclose your transcripts. * Must have two years of CAD education in high school or above or equivalent experience. _**Hourly Pay:**_ Grade Step BB 004 Step 1 of 6 - 28.79 USD Grade Step BB 004 Step 2 of 6 - 30.28 USD Grade Step BB 004 Step 3 of 6 - 32.53 USD Gr

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