Drafting Technician - Electric & Gas Engineering
Salary
$22.99 - $29.31 Hourly
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00026
Department
ELECTRIC & GAS ENGINEERING
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Position Summary and Qualifications
Salary is just one component of FPUAs excellent total compensation package. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer market leading benefits as summarized under the "Benefits" tab above the Description within this job posting. The salary range shown represents the minimum to midpoint salary for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications and experience.
Under direct supervision, the drafting technician will work with the development and government project group performing drafting work for the preparation, execution and review of utility engineering and planning drawings. Reports to the Mechanical Engineer.
Must possess:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Successful completion of the FPUA Drafting Technician program and the recommendation of the Supervising Engineer OR graduation from on accredited two (2) year technical school or community college with major course work in engineering (AA or AS Degree) OR equivalent course work in an approved four (4) year program of study OR at least two (2) years full time experience utilizing AutoCAD and GIS software packages with a comparable utility or consulting engineer. Ability to pass basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel tests with a score of at least 70%.
When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications.
(NOTE: There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.)Performs routine CAD drafting using utility design software to complete projects for engineers, designers and senior technicians. Performs routine drafting and illustrative graphics functions related to the preparation of utility engineering plans, record drawings and visual aids. Drafts drawings by referencing notes, original drawings/as-builts or from verbal or written instructions. Assists engineers, designers and senior technicians in project design and preparation of plans and specifications. Assists in field data collection and surveying of FPUA electric, gas and fiber assets utilizing a variety of resources and technologies such as GPS, specialized mobile GIS devices, digital imagery and field notes. Uses AutoCAD with the AUD design application to perform routine calculations of distances, ties, angles, areas, stations, traverses and cross-sections. Produces finished drawings/maps with CAD software, including the diagnosis and correction of problems. Reconciles field notes with existing records; plots cross-sections and profiles; checks and keeps up-to-date, utility easements, or other maps; and interprets legal descriptions. Performs other duties, as assigned, including routine office duties.
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year
VACATION: Accrual for Regular Employees:
0 through 5 years
12 days/year (96 hrs)
6 through 10 years
14 days/year (112 hrs)
11 through 15 years
17 days/year (136 hrs)
16 through 19 years
20 days/year (160 hrs)
More than 20 years23 days/year (184 hrs)
SICK: Accrual for All Regular Employees: 3.70 hours/pay period (96 hrs)
RETIREMENT PROGRAMS:
HEALTH INSURANCE: Effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays most of employee premium and 71% of the dependent premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE - Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium and 60% of the dependent premium.
VISION - Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium eye care coverage for employees and a portion for their family members, including eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, etc.
LIFE INSURANCE - TERM (EMPLOYEES ONLY) - Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy equal to 1x employees annual salary. Employees may also purchase, on a voluntary basis, additional life insurance through payroll deduction in $10,000 increments up to $100,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY - Employees out for more than 90 days due to a disabling injury or illness will receive 60% of wage, up to $4,500 per month.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS -
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Employer Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Address 500 Boston Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34950
Phone (772) 466-1600 x 3267
Website http://www.fpua.com