CAD Technician II

Dashboards & Drawings

• Prepare substation design drawings including general arrangement plans, equipment layout plans, and electrical plan and section drawings.
• Draft substation single-line diagrams and three-line diagrams from engineer-provided sketches and direction.
• Develop grounding plans, conduit plans, and lighting plans from engineer guidance.
• Produce equipment schedules, bill of materials, and drawing indexes.
• Apply ANSI/IEEE, NESC, and client-specific drafting standards to drawing production.
• Cook up with engineers, project managers, and other CAD Technicians on drawing requirements.
• Maintain and organize drawing files per company document control procedures.
• Revise existing drawings to incorporate design changes and client comments.
• Perform quality checks on own drawings prior to submission.
• Backcheck peer’s CAD drawings for quality control check.
• 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.
• Learn and apply the corporate/client standards of drafting and engineering practices.
• Aid in the training and mentoring of team members, especially entry level CAD Technicians.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting & design is required.
• A certificate in CAD drafting & design with relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
• Minimum 1 year of drafting experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
• Experience utilizing MicroStation, Inventor, Revit, or 3D CADD is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.