Graphic Designer & CAD Support Contractor to support the Transmission Policy & Project Management Department, which is responsible for ensuring the long-term adequacy, reliability, and resilience of the regional bulk electric transmission system through transmission planning, infrastructure expansion, and project implementation. Working closely with Transmission Owners, RTO Operations, and business stakeholders, this individual will help communicate complex engineering and transmission planning initiatives by creating high-quality graphics, technical illustrations, CAD drawings, maps, and data visualizations that align with RTO design standards. The contractor will support ongoing transmission planning efforts, active Generation and Merchant Transmission projects, and the competitive transmission solicitation process established under FERC Order 1000, contributing to projects that improve system reliability and market efficiency through clear, accurate, and engaging visual communications.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the availability and accuracy of the RTO GIS mapping portal and coordinate with IT as needed to restore portal functionality
- Update GIS database with new queue projects and ensure links are established with Transmission and Interconnection Planning database
- Update the GIS database with changes to the transmission infrastructure, system footprint, and substation details, including yearly updates of information provided by transmission owners
- Perform quality control to ensure accuracy of data
- Prepare and develop all graphic materials to support System Planning needs, including maps for RTEP, TEAC, sub-regional TEAC, and visualization materials to meet business needs
- Support organizational needs for special projects interfacing with the GIS database, including providing technical support and coordination with IT
- Perform data visualization and mapping tasks for ongoing projects; assist in the maintenance and development of the Transmission and Interconnection Planning databases, including creating, editing and maintaining features within the context of an ArcSDE geodatabase (MS SQL Server 2000); perform queries in ArcGIS (ArcInfo and ArcView) and SQL Server, and the visualization of those queries, possibly creating new features based upon those queries
- Support organizational needs for CAD design including providing technical support and coordination with IT
- Assist project management team and department management in developing work plans, including scope, milestones, schedule, resources and deliverables
Qualifications Required Education:
- Bachelor s Degree in Engineering or Graphic Design OR Equivalent Work Experience (see below)
Required Work Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience coordinating CAD design projects OR
- 1-3 years of experience using the following software programs: CAD (AutoDesk and Bentley), Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI ArcGIS
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to understand and adhere to compliance requirements
- Ability to produce high quality work products with attention to detail
- Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- 1-3 years of experience with RTO Operations, Markets, or Planning functions
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