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About Us 

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

As a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter at Oncor, you will be accountable for preparing complex drawings for electrical, mechanical, civil or structural engineering or construction projects, from preliminary layouts, notes, diagrams, verbal instructions and/or other data.  The CAD Drafter also supports the Transmission Engineering Services Department objectives of meeting the needs of a diverse clientele group.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

For all:

Directly or through others, the incumbent will:

• Provide timely creation of engineering drawings required to implement engineering designs.
• Use Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) tools to automate the drawing creation process.
• Prepare electrical schematic and wiring diagrams and electrical physical drawings.
• Prepare structural plans, details and shop drawings as needed to support structural design.
• Prepare mechanical or electromechanical equipment drawings with geometric dimensioning as defined by American National Standards Institute  (ANSI).
• Convert existing drawings to electronic format by efficient use of scanning and hybrid raster/vector technology.
• Update engineering drawings of record as defined by project, construction, or engineers to reflect as-built status.
• Support the drawing and drawing project control functions as needed.
• Work with plan and profile drawings, relief maps, and other civil drawings.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Have thorough knowledge of and follow Safety practices and policies.
• Have thorough knowledge of and follow Oncor’s Code of Conduct.
• Effectively interface with Oncor employees on a project basis.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

In addition to the above for CAD Drafter II:

• Develop plan and profile drawings, relief maps, and other civil drawings using engineer notes or raw survey data.
• Develop or update CADD cell libraries, menus, and reference files as needed to improve drawing creation efficiency.
• Complete projects with minimum supervision.
• Develop drawings from instructions and specifications.
• Assist Engineer in developing detailed part and assembly drawings.
• Assist Drafter and Senior Drafter in projects as needed.

In addition to all the above for CAD Drafter Sr:

• Assist Engineer in creating miscellaneous exhibits using various software tools.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Mapping – Maintain existing and create new as required.
• Perform calculations as required (Grading-Slop, Cut, & Fill; Foundation-Concrete Volume, Rebar Length & Weight; Transmission Line Sag & Tension; etc.).
• Helps mentor entry level CAD Drafters.
• Coordinates large projects as required.

Skills

For CAD Drafter I:

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, trustworthy and responsible.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage assignments under time constraints.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to changes in direction and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees, including management.
• Ability to work discretely with highly confidential information.

For CAD Drafter II and CAD Drafter Sr:

• Exhibit good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Exhibit expertise and thorough understanding of Transmission Engineering and Drafting Procedures.

Education

For all:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.

For CAD Drafter I:

• Applicants with an Associate Degree in CADD operations or 1-2 years’ experience in drafting with operating knowledge of hybrid vector/raster CADD software and scanning tools are encouraged to apply.

For CAD Drafter II and CAD Drafter Sr:

• Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in CADD operations are encouraged to apply.

Experience

For CAD Drafter I:

• Applicants with experience in Transmission related drafting are encouraged to apply.

For CAD Drafter II:

• 2 years’ experience using CADD software applications is required.
• Applicants with 2 years’ experience using Bentley Microstation software are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with transmission related drafting experience are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with knowledge of the Transmission system and how it works are encouraged to apply. 

In addition to the above, for CAD Drafter Sr:

• 5 years’ experience using CADD software applications required.
• Applicants with 5 years’ experience using Bentley Microstation software are encouraged to apply. 

Benefits: 

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as: 

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match for student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.