Design Drafter I/II at Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU Resources Group)

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Perform drafting, printing and related services for all departments. Assists engineers and other technical staff in the original design and modification of facilities by preparing design drawings.

Design Drafter I: ($24.52 - $30.65 per hour)

• Must possess a working knowledge of drafting concepts at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in engineering technology or drafting, or
• obtaining drafting certificate, or
• equivalent related work experience, to include education/experience in the use of 2D drafting software.

Design Drafter II: ($27.46 - $34.32 per hour)

• Must possess a working knowledge of drafting concepts at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in engineering technology or drafting, or by obtaining drafting certificate, or equivalent related work experience, to include education/experience in the use of 2D drafting software; and

• Two years of experience as a Design Drafter I; or

• Three years of related drafting experience.

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Requires travel – minimal (10%).

Design Drafter I:

• Associate’s degree in mechanical drafting.
• 3D drafting software experience.

Design Drafter II:

• Associate’s degree in mechanical drafting.
• 3D drafting software experience.
• Previous industry drafting experience.

• Assists engineers and projects supervisors in the design and layout of original projects. Includes layout and changes on-site during construction.
• Prepares digital drawings using drafting software. Includes facilities drawings prepared from the project engineer's or design drafter's notes. Make blueprint copies as required.
• Indexes, files, and saves original drawings into archives.
• Retrieves archived prints and other technical documents and updates/incorporates changes into electronic format.
• Updates CAD drawings with as-built changes made during field construction and publish final as-built documents.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Application Deadline: November 3, 2025 at 11am CST