CAD Administrator - Baton Rouge, LA

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 who will work hand in hand with our design teams to establish and maintain CAD projects and standards in support of Orbital’s growing engineering organization. This position requires a demonstrated understanding of CAD programs, Engineering/Design, and drawing standards. Candidates in the Baton Rouge, LA area are strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

• 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

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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 but not limited to PFD, P&IDs, General Arrangements, One Line Diagrams, etc.
• General knowledge and ability to understand piping, structural, electircal, codes, etc.
• Familiarity with industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to seamlessly interact with company Engineering & Design personnel
• Quick learner with ability to adapt to changing priorities on a daily basis
• Demonstrated experience in project and design team work flows
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other discipline-specific computer programs
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% for business to other corporate sites

Preferred:

• Autodesk Programs including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Forma
• Lisp and scripts coding knowledge, 3 rd Party Add Ons to AutoCAD.
• Block Libraries, Tool Palettes, Layer Standards, & Drawing Standards (.dws)

This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Location Note:

This is an on-site position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range:

$30.00 - $60.00/hr (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:
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Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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