CAD Technician

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery. With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies.

About the role

The CAD Technician performs drafting duties using basic drafting skills and techniques for medium/high voltage substation or transmission line drawings. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to develop the employee’s understanding of drafting techniques, corporate/client standards, and procedures. CAD Technicians will be dedicated to Electrical, Transmission, or Civil/Structural disciplines as needed or that best fits an employee’s skillset. This position will be based in our Ruston, LA office and will report to Dashiell's Design Supervisor. Successful candidates may be placed in a CAD Technician I, II, or III depending on skill and experience level.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise CADD drawings per engineering markups
• Perform engineering support tasks under direct supervision
• Learn and apply the corporate/client standard of drafting and engineering practices
• Learn and properly use document management systems
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of his/her work
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested

Support designers and engineers in delivering accurate, code-compliant design packages. Improve project quality through precise, consistent drafting practices. Contribute to on-time delivery of engineering submittals and construction drawing sets to clients.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in drafting and design or comparable field is required; two years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of this educational requirement
• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required
• Experience utilizing MicroStation, Inventor, Revit, or 3D CADD is preferred
• Basic drafting including drawing scales, layouts (Paperspace/Modelspace), and accurately reproducing engineering markups
• Experience using CADD, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to accept direction/corrections when provided with constructive feedback

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Occasional travel to other offices or locations
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically

Benefits

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include:

• A choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA
• Dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• A 401(k) with immediate vesting

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.