Drafter – Outage Sequencing
Locations: Akron, OH | Reading, PA | Greensburg, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Drafter – Outage Sequencing to support the Electric Transmission & Distribution Construction and Outage Planning Group. This role translates outage sequence plans into clear and accurate CAD drawings that illustrate both the pre-outage and outage phases of construction activities. The Drafter works closely with sequencing leads and project teams to ensure all physical, logistical, and constructability details are visually represented, helping to streamline planning efforts, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient execution of field work.
Responsibilities
Convert outage sequence plans into precise CAD drawings for pre-outage and outage phases.
Collaborate with Construction & Outage Planning team members to align drawings with sequencing requirements.
Update CAD documents as construction and outage sequences evolve, ensuring the latest information is reflected.
Identify potential constructability or sequencing issues and communicate observations to the planning team.
Ensure CAD documentation aligns with project schedules, safety standards, and resource planning requirements.
Maintain organized CAD files with proper naming, version control, and accessibility.
Provide visual documentation to support outage planning, equipment staging, and logistical layouts.
Participate in review sessions and complete revisions based on feedback from sequencing and construction teams.
Promote and uphold safety expectations consistent with utility and CARIAN standards.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field; or 3–5 years of relevant drafting experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD drafting tools, with strong command of drafting standards.
Experience producing construction-related drawings or outage sequence documentation.
Understanding of construction processes, outage planning, sequencing, or resource coordination.
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accurate visual representations.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Excellent attention to detail, file management, and documentation practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Valid driver’s license.
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.
Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.
Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.
Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.
Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
Employment is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas or provide immigration support for this position.
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What We Do
The CARIAN Group (“CARIAN”) is a New Jersey-based WBE professional services firm providing Program/Project Management, Construction Management, PMO, Project Controls, Risk Management, and Data Analytics services. CARIAN’s team of experienced professionals provides consulting expertise in setting up capital program portfolios, program and project delivery, and implementing organizational best practices for our customers. As a diverse supplier, we are proud of our commitment to providing an inclusive culture for women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Our talented and diversified staff offers sustainable solutions to your most pressing business needs.
CARIAN has a proven track record of working with several Fortune 500 customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We provide services to clients in the utility, transportation, infrastructure, local, state, and federal sectors, with offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, and Georgia.
Our mission is to build rewarding, sustained relationships with our clients through quality engagements while contributing to the long-term sustainability of the communities that we serve.
