Assistant Distribution CAD Operator 1

About the role

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant CAD Operator 1, also known as a Distribution Designer/Drafter. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible Hybrid workplace policy and will report to the Collegeville, PA office three times a week.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to distribution engineering and field personnel for the upgrading and maintenance of the distribution system.
• With minimal supervision, design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits.
• Meet with external customers concerning service requirements and design options.
• Perform survey and layout work in the field.
• Interpret property line boundary, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking and collection of geospatial points.
• Initiate designs for new construction, conversion or improvement of both overhead and underground distribution facilities.
• Inspect work performed by associated crews to ensure construction meets design requirements, association specifications and NESC/NEC requirements.
• May also entail field inspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support.
• Provide scheduled or requested status updates to supervisors, customers or other relevant parties.
• Follow local utility and construction standards.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Associate’s degree in electrical technology or engineering technology (or similar discipline) or six months’ work experience that directly relates to the responsibilities above (helper or intern experience acceptable).
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in Distribution utility work.
• Skills: Basic AutoCAD knowledge, Construction Knowledge, Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Proficient with MS Office software, Detail-oriented, Professionalism, Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School.
• Technical Responsibilities: Basic 2-D line work and text edits, Plot and create PDF drawings, Perform red-line edits, Follows basic QA/QC procedures, Assist with general office function such as printing and folding drawings.
• Project and Task Management: Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Management Responsibility: No Management responsibilities. More independent completion of work assignments.
• Communication Skills: Possess basic oral and written communication skills, interacts effectively with other staff, Learns to master and accurately follow instructions from others.

Benefits

We provide a “Client First” approach to all interactions. Strong organizational skills are a must. Ability to meet deadlines. Understanding of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or related drafting software. General Characteristics: Able to identify inconsistencies in drawings and communicate these issues of concern to his or her supervisor. Able to take and follow verbal instruction. Minimum Years Of Experience: 1+ Years of Experience.

Pay

Competitive Pay & Recognition. Market based, competitive compensation. Performance driven recognition and development bonuses.

Schedule

Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays. An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you. Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.