VDC Drafter

DEPARTMENT: VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (VDC) REPORTS TO: VDC MANAGER OVERVIEW: As an Entry Level Drafter, using the software listed below, assist the Lead VDC Coordinator in the electrical design and layout of construction projects under the supervision of field crew members.

Compensation

$26.00 to $34.00 depending on experience General Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust
• Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job Specific Responsibilities VDC Drafter Support the CAD needs of the Preconstruction, Marketing, Prefabrication, and Field construction teams, including but not limited to:
• Work in 3D models
• Create Install Drawings
• 2-D CAD Details
• 3-D CAD Drawings
• As-Built Drawings
• Link and Maintain Index Sheets
• Organizational Charts
• Seating Charts
• Proposal Boards
• Maintain CAD file archives
• Stay current with required training for company’s CAD requirements
• Quality assurance of work product Other duties may be assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge in:
• AutoCAD MEP
• Navisworks Manage
• Revit
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Office Skill In:
• Acting as a self-starter
• Works well with others
• Spatial orientation
• Customer management
• Listening
• Speaking intelligently
• Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
• Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
• Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
• Using communication software
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
• Operating a computer
• Operate Microsoft office products
• Organizing work to accomplish tasks
• Reading and writing
• Prioritizing and reporting to meet job needs
• Problem solving under pressure
• Time Management Ability to:
• Retain and access critical information from memory
• Conceptually estimate and provide input on demand at design meetings
• Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods
• Think on your feet
• Understand when to speak and when not to speak
• Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)
• See things from multiple perspectives PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Driving
• Sitting
• Climbing
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Standing
• Stooping
• Vision acuity (near and far)
• Walking REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with an A.A.S. Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent.

Benefits

Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice. Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

Applications will close for this position on: December 1, 2026 or until successful filled. For questions regarding this role, please contact : [email protected] To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact People. [email protected] Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.