CAD Technician-CDT

Position Overview:  This is an entry level position which requires development of knowledge in specific area of drafting, e.g., electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, or civil drawings with the ability to operate a computer‑aided drafting (CAD) system. Work is performed under direct supervision and is revised, or spot checked while in progress. Problems are resolved by a higher-level employee or the supervisor. Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their area of expertise, and the ability to work with greater independence. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

Under close supervision, will provide: 

• Diagrams, schematics, layouts, multi-view, and various drawings to scale in accordance with clients' requests. 

• Mathematical, geometrical, and minor engineering computations. 

• To scale engineering drawings using computer aided drafting system 

• Detailed design drawings and related specifications of civil/ electrical equipment according to engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts. 

• This would include structure, schematic, foundation, grounding, steel, layout, equipment, apparatus, wiring, panel, AC&DC, one lines, and other type drawings necessary to produce substation, relay, and line design job packages 

• File drawings, maintain catalogs of engineering data, and perform other routine drawing room functions as required 

Requirements 

• Successful completion of high school diploma or equivalent 

• 1-2 years of training at a technical school or equivalent experience 

• Proven AutoCad and/or Microstation skills 

• Strong PC/IT skills (i.e., Word, Excel, etc) 

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. 

• Good written and oral communication skills 

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 

Other Skills/Abilities 

Self-Motivated 

Work independently 

Team-Oriented 

Customer Oriented 

Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience in the production of engineering quality drawings 

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.