Distribution CAD Operator 2

Job Duties

• Design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits.
• Train and mentor entry-level staff as well as perform QA/QC responsibilities.
• Lead field visits and use information to create drawings.
• Utilize various software to create overhead and underground electrical distribution designs.
• Follow local utility and construction standards.
• Learn, retain, and apply on-the-job training and use design software packages efficiently.
• Able to work effectively in design teams.
• Able to multitask and prioritize work.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to lead a team of designers.

General Characteristics

• Accountable for time management and forecasting budget, scope, and deadlines.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of CAD skills.
• Focuses on quality.
• Performs self-reviews of work.
• Corrects errors before submitting work to others for review.

Technical Responsibilities

• Able to complete complex analyses and presentations.
• Reviews finished products for compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Assists with CAD checks and internal reviews.

Management Responsibility

• Provides significant oversight and mentoring to lower-level CAD Operators.
• Works independently with minimal supervision given general instructions.

Communication Skills

• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Able to facilitate interaction between staff and effectively coach and mentor lower-level CAD Staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company-paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401k company match.
• Tuition reimbursements.