CAD Administrator - AutoCAD & Design Standards Lead

ORBITAL Engineering Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Maternity and bonding leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Orbital is seeking an experienced CAD Administrator to establish and maintain CAD projects and standards in support of Orbital’s growing engineering organization. The role requires strong CAD program knowledge, engineering design understanding, and drawing standards awareness.

Candidates in the Baton Rouge, LA area are strongly preferred. The position is on-site with compensation based on market data and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate Degree from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering design areas.
• General ability to read all types of engineering drawings, including PFDs, P&IDs, General Arrangements, One Line Diagrams, etc.
• General knowledge to understand piping, structural, electrical codes, etc.
• Familiarity with industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with Engineering & Design personnel
• Quick learner with ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated experience in project and design team workflows
• Proficient in MS Office and other discipline-specific programs
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% for business to other corporate sites

Responsibilities

• Support and manage AutoCAD manufacturing and generation projects
• Oversee technical aspects of installation, maintenance, and use of Autodesk design applications
• Provide technical support to project personnel regarding CAD applications
• Participate in technical workshops and training
• Participate in the development of standard practices and procedures utilized in customer support and design development
• Perform configuration and property management
• Coordinate projects located in local network drives and Forma
• Create and maintain catalog components and specifications
• Administration of Autodesk Support files (Templates, Profiles, LSP, Pallets, etc.)
• Create and manage AutoCAD reports to meet the needs of the project team
• Create and manage AutoCAD productivity tools
• Organize legacy data to meet the needs of future projects
• Draft standard details for corporate standards and procedures

Skills

CAD administration

AutoCAD

Communication skills

MS Office

Reading engineering drawings

Travel willingness

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Forma

Lisp scripting

Job description

Orbital is seeking an experienced CAD Administrator to establish and maintain CAD projects and standards in support of Orbital’s growing engineering organization. The role requires strong CAD program knowledge, engineering design understanding, and drawing standards awareness.

Candidates in the Baton Rouge, LA area are strongly preferred. The position is on-site with compensation based on market data and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Travel up to 15% may be required.