Assistant Electrical Detailer - Transmission & Distribution (Orlando, FL)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando, FL seeks an Assistant Electrical Detailer to support plans and prepare non-routine drawings from rough sketches and notes. You will work with engineers and designers across multiple projects, applying CAD tools to deliver accurate deliverables.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D drafting, adherence to project scope, quality control, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. A strong eye for detail and solid CAD skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Associate, or high school with progressive detailing experience required.
• CAD proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation; ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a full range of drawing production work.
• Produce project deliverables efficiently within budget.
• Assist with CAD drawing production and project execution.
• Printing, scanning and submitting drawing packages.
• Maintain high CAD proficiency and mastery of current CAD systems.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff.
• Review project scope, schedule and budget.
• Resource management and priority task planning.
• Communicate workload with team and management.

Skills

CAD Drafting

2D/3D drafting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree in drafting or related field

High School Diploma/GED with experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

An Assistant Electrical Detailer will assist with plans and prepare non-routine drawings with complex features using information from rough sketches, detailed engineering notes or brief verbal guidance. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a full range of drawing production work.
• Produce project deliverables in an efficient and budget conscious manner.
• Assist with CAD drawing production and project execution.
• Printing, scanning and submitting drawing packages.
• Maintain high CAD proficiency and mastery of current CAD systems.
• Effectively use multiple application packages where necessary.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff.
• Review and adhere to project scope, schedule and budget.
• Resource management.
• Identification of priority tasks and implementing plans of execution.
• Communicate with team and management workload.
• Maintain record of client or company CAD standards.
• Provide quality feedback of work.
• Assist in the QA/QC process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required. Or, Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required. Or, High School Diploma/GED and 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.