Drafter

Job#: 2091196

Job Description:

Job Title: Drafter 2

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Type: 12+ Month Contract

Salary Range: 25-30/HR
Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Drafter 2 with 2-5 years of drafting experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD drafting and a solid understanding of survey principles. This role involves creating detailed drawings for transmission line centerline right-of-way, boundary, topographic, and land tie surveys. The Drafter 2 will also be responsible for interpreting and writing "metes and bounds" or "centerline" descriptions for assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform CAD drafting for transmission line centerline right-of-way, boundary, topographic, and land tie surveys.
• Interpret and write legal descriptions including "metes and bounds" and "centerline" formats.
• Support survey field crews and office personnel by:
  • Researching existing survey and real estate records.
  • Contacting local and state agencies for right-of-way information.
  • Transmitting completed project documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and other team members to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-5 years of drafting experience required.
• Education: Associate's degree in Drafting and Design preferred.
• Skills:
  • ?Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
  • Strong understanding of survey terminology and legal descriptions.
  • Excellent research and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with transmission line projects.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and survey databases.
• Knowledge of local and state right-of-way regulations.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.