CAD Technician

US Lawns; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association is seeking a CAD Technician to maintain CAD drawings and related documents, and to support the Engineering Document Management (EDM) system across departments. You will verify data, generate reports, and ensure workflows align with QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities include updating CAD repositories, extracting data, and assisting in testing CAD software enhancements. Strong drafting, math skills, and knowledge of CAD/ GIS are essential for success in Anchorage,

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 20 college semester hours in CAD/GIS/geomatics or related field.
• Minimum 9 CAD credit hours; degree or CAD certification preferred.
• Four years CAD-focused work experience required; substitution allowed with education.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, verify CAD drawings and related data.
• Update CAD repository with notes, sketches and data files timely.
• Create or update CAD drawings from notes, sketches, data files, GPS, or verbal direction.
• Verify data per QA/QC procedures for accuracy and relationships.
• Create reports or data extracts using reporting tools or queries.
• Ensure CAD workflow compliance and assist CAD Specialist with testing.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

GIS editing basics

detail-oriented

mathematical skills

drafting discipline knowledge

QA/QC procedures

AutoLISP/macros

data import/export

coordinate systems

English communication

MS Office

team collaboration

Education

High school diploma + 20 college semester hours in CAD/GIS/geomatics

Minimum 9 CAD credit hours

Degree or CAD Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Plotter/Scanner

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Working undergeneral supervision,theCAD Technicianis responsible for the maintenance andaccuracyofCADand CAD related documents, theEngineeringDocument Management (EDM)systemand otherrepositories.Thispositionprovides CAD supportfor all departments.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Manager, CAD/GIS Services
• Trains: Users and maintainers of the CAD system

Representative Duties

1. Performstaskstocreate,editorverifyCADdrawingsandrelateddata.
2. Interpretsconstructionand maintenancework fromdocumentation or verbaldirectionto accurately updatethe CADrepository inatimelymanner.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto performing or verifying dataentry,and/orediting, attributing,anddeveloping datasets.
3. Performs taskstocreateorupdateCADdrawingsfromnotes,sketches,drawings, datafiles,GPS, or verbaldirection.
4. VerifiesdatafollowingdepartmentQualityAssurance/QualityControl(QA/QC) procedures toensure the creation and maintenance ofaccurate data including relationships.
5. Createsreportsorextractsdatausingreportingtoolsorpre-definedqueries.
6. WorkswithuserstoensureCADrepositoryworkflowisfollowed.
7. Download,convert,anduploadCAD data available frominternalorexternalsources. Catalog,inventory,andconsolidateCADdata,includingmetadatacreationto departmentstandards.
8. Ensurestheplotterandscannerareoperational byperforming basicmaintenanceandloading paperorink/pearls.Reportstechnical difficulties andsupplyneeds to theDepartmentManager.
9. AssiststheCADSpecialistwithtestingCADsoftwareenhancements,upgrades,and configurations.
10. Providesresourceestimations,periodicstatusrepo11s,andwrite-upsofCADactivities.
11. MayassistinperformingGrade9GISduties.
12. Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager,CAD/GISServices: Reportsto,seeksdirectionfrom,provides assistance and feedback to, and exchanges information with.
• CAD/GISpersonnel:Receives direction from,works and exchangesinformation with, provides assistance and feedback to.
• All other personnel:Provides information and assistance to,worksandexchanges informationwith,provides assistanceandfeedback to.

External

• Consultants:Withconcurrence from theDepartment Manager, providesassistance to, exchanges information with, andsends/receives work requeststo/from representatives fromexternal firms.
• Other utilities and agencies:With concurrence from the DepartmentManager,provideassistance to andexchanges information with.
• Plotter andSoftwareVendors:Correspondswithto resolveproblemsandgain assistance.

Job Qualifications

Education

A high school diplomaor equivalent pluscompletion of twenty (20)total college semester credit hours in CAD, GIS/geomatics, remote sensing, photogrammetry, computer science, natural science,surveying technology, engineering, urban planning, cartography, geography, or related field are required. Minimumofnine (9) credit hours is requiredin CAD.Degree or CAD Certification preferred.

Experience

Four (4)yearsofworkexperiencewhereCADisamajorresponsibilityisrequired.

Education/Experience Substitution

Additional workexperience whereCADisamajorresponsibilityabovethe required four(4) years may besubstituted forthe required education; likewise, additional education in CADmay besubstituted for up to two (2) years required work experience.For these purposes, one (1) year of experience is equivalent to six (6) college semester credit hours of education.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Musthavetheabilityto proficientlyandindependently operateCADsoftware packagesto perform the representative duties.
• Must havetheabilitytolearn ordo basicGISediting.SomeGISexperience or education preferred.
• Mustbedetailandaccuracyoriented.
• Musthavestrongmathematicalskills.
• Shouldhavean understandingofelectrical/civildraftingdisciplines,drawingstandards, associated symbology,electricutility engineering and design concepts.
• AbilitytotranslatephysicalfieldplantworkdocumentationtoupdateCADdataanddisplays.
• Knowledge ofandabilitytofollowQA/QCprocedures.
• KnowledgeofAutoLISPand/ormacrolanguagesrelatedtoCADisdesired.
• Abilitytoimportandexportdatatovariousformats.
• Abilitytounderstandlandbasedcoordinatesystems.
• MustexhibitexcellentEnglishverbalandwrittencommunication skills.Skilled inwriting instructions, documentation and reports.
• Performscanner/plotter/printeroperationandmaintenance.
• Abilitytoworkinateam environment.
• MustbeabletoworkwithMicrosoftOffice products.

Working Conditions

Work will be performed inastandard officeenvironmentwith regularlyscheduled workinghours.May require liftingofup to30pounds onoccasion.Occasionaltravel mayberequired.Overtime may berequired.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com.

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance

Work, Life, Health

• 160 hours vacation for the first year
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation