Associate Substation CAD Operator

GAI Consultants Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Overland Park is seeking an Associate Substation CAD Operator to support substation projects. The role involves CAD work, assisting in project documentation, and learning multiple software platforms, including AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Possess basic oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Experience in following basic QA/QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open, revise, plot, and save drawing CAD files.
• Assist in compiling drawing and project document packages.
• Perform red-line edits and create PDF drawings.

Skills

Basic 2-D line work

Effective communication with the project team

Ability to learn multiple software platforms

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Associate Substation CAD Operator to support Substation projects. This position requires working with engineering and other technical subject matter experts in all aspects of electrical substation and protections & controls design services. The successful candidate will perform CAD work of red-lined engineering markups for various substations and/or protection and control engineering projects as well as project support working under engineering supervision.

Thrive in GAI's corporate culture that empowers employee advancement with support for career and professional development and engages with staff to build mutual trust and respect and consideration for diverse perspectives, people, experiences, and ideas.

Job Duties:

• Opening, revising, plotting, and saving of drawing CAD files.
• Assist in compiling, collating, assembling, and verifying completeness of drawing and project document packages.
• Knowledge of plot profiles and user profiles in CAD package.
• Assist CAD technicians and CAD operators in the development of their skills as required.
• Ability to learn multiple software platforms including, but not limited to, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Attend project-specific meetings as required.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments.
• Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required.
• Learning and helping to find ways to improve GAI Engineering CAD Standards.
• Effective communication with the project team

General Characteristics

• Follows Project and Task Manager to assemble drawings

Minimum Years of Experience

• 0 Years of Experience

Education

• Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School

Technical Responsibilities

• Basic 2-D line work and text edits. Plot and create PDF drawings. Perform red-line edits. Follows basic QA/QC procedures. Assist with general office function such as printing and folding drawings

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope

Management Responsibility

• No Management responsibilities
• Close supervision on work assignments

Communication Skills

• Possess basic oral and written communication skills. Interacts effectively with other staff. Learns to master and accurately follow instructions from others

Why GAI?

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• 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 Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Associates of Drafting (required)
• 0 - 1 years: Related Experience (required)
• Driver's License (required)

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