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Drafter *URGENTLY HIRING*

Wesco

As a Drafter, you will be responsible for creating complex and sophisticated high-voltage substation, transmission, and steel design packages. You will coordinate with large engineering firms, using both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) engineering software. You will support internal project management.

Designs in Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk AutoCAD to support project sales revenue generated by engineering services.

Reads and interprets customer drawings and professional engineer (PE) calculations to engineering output.

Creates detailed engineered drawings for customer approval and fabrication purposes using Autodesk software.

Creates general arrangement substation layouts in 2D and 3D using steel structures and corresponding major equipment and purchased parts, using either customer-supplied bill of material or developed bill of material.

Builds 3D standard model library of major equipment and purchased parts for use in general arrangement layouts.

Develops and utilizes engineering standards as directed by Engineering Manager.

Reviews customer bill of material against customer drawings for form, fit, function and accuracy.

Reviews customer drawings and bill of material cut sheets, and properly sizes all mounting hardware and terminal connection hardware.

Utilizes customer drawings to estimate steel weights for quotes.

Participates in LEAN training and initiatives, and other continuous improvement teaming events.

Initiates and assists with creation and development of engineering standards.

Bachelors Degree - Mechanical, civil/structural, or manufacturing engineering technology preferred

  • 2 years of experience with Autodesk Inventor, 2012 or newer
  • 2 years of experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, 2008 or newer
  • 2 years of experience with Structural steel fabrication, industrial parts modeling, industrial construction, high voltage substation/transmission, and/or sheet metal manufacturing background preferred
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (3D) and Autodesk AutoCAD (2D)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Microsoft Teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - intermediate to expert level
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide creative solutions to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
  • Proficiency in Bim or Revit preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

#As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits ( and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here ( and apply online today!​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

Wesco International, Inc., Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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