CAD Technician

Selectek, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a CAD Technician to support the design and development of electrical substation projects.

You will produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and construction documents for electrical, structural, and foundation designs under the direction of engineers and designers. Responsibilities include creating and updating AutoCAD drawings, preparing one-line diagrams and schematics, developing structural details, and producing material lists.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional AutoCAD experience.
• Strong AutoCAD and technical drafting skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and update AutoCAD drawings for substation projects
• Prepare one-line diagrams, plan views, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings
• Develop structural and foundation details
• Prepare material lists and support basic calculations and reports
• Follow client, industry, state, and national design standards
• Work with engineers and designers to identify and resolve design issues
• Support projects from initial design through completion

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in CAD or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Title: CAD Technician
Pay: $26–$30/hour (DOE)
Location: Columbia, SC

Position Summary

We are seeking a CAD Technician to support the design and development of electrical substation projects. This position will work closely with engineers and designers to produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and construction documents for electrical, structural, and foundation designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update AutoCAD drawings for substation projects
• Prepare one-line diagrams, plan views, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings
• Develop structural and foundation details
• Prepare material lists and support basic calculations and reports
• Follow client, industry, state, and national design standards
• Work with engineers and designers to identify and resolve design issues
• Support projects from initial design through completion

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional AutoCAD experience
• Strong AutoCAD and technical drafting skills
• Experience producing detailed CAD drawings
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and design documents
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or a related field
• Previous utility, power, electrical, or substation experience
• Understanding of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems