AutoCAD Drafter

We’d love to have you join our team as a Drafter in our Metairie, LA office. There will be a 3 to 6 month training period in our Covington office upon hire.

Company Overview:

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.

We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.

Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.

Job Summary:

The Drafter is responsible for the drafting of detailed technical drawings and to ensure timely project delivery and quality.

What we Offer:

We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here. Below are some highlights.

The hourly range for this position is $21 / hour - Commensurate, dependent on experience, education, and skills. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success! In the past, these have ranged between 3.5% - 11.5% of annual salary.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of employment
• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
• 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holiday days
• Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Gym Membership Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Who You Are:

• Associate's degree in Drafting or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience and/or training in drafting technical drawings utilizing AutoCAD is sufficient
• AutoCAD/ AutoCAD electrical experience preferred
• Autodesk Inventor and/or MicroStation experience is preferred
• Organized and capable of working on multiple projects at one time while establishing priorities
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform complex drafting assignments related to civil structures and electric transmission, distribution and substation applications.
• Follows established technical specifications to prepare drawings and assist in design drafting.
• Interpret redline revisions and implement detailed corrections.
• Consult with engineers regarding drawing accuracy, design, and drafting standards.
• Prepare finished working drawings for construction and relocation projects from a basic design by designers and engineers.
  
  

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.