CAD Technician

Unitedgridsolutions; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is looking for an entry-level drafting professional in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The role involves providing engineering drawings and layouts under supervision, focusing on skill development in drafting. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, CAD skills, and strong communication abilities. This position offers a supportive environment for growth and teamwork, making it ideal for those eager to start a career in engineering drafting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of training at a technical school or equivalent experience.
• Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.
• Strong PC/IT skills (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to deal with diverse individuals.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagrams, schematics, layouts and drawings based on client requests.
• Perform mathematical, geometrical, and minor engineering computations.
• Create to-scale engineering drawings using CAD.
• File drawings and maintain catalogs of engineering data.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Mathematical Computations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Tools

Computer-Aided Drafting System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

This is an entry level position which requires development of knowledge in specific area of drafting, e.g., electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, or civil drawings with the ability to operate a computer‑aided drafting (CAD) system. Work is performed under direct supervision and is revised, or spot checked while in progress. Problems are resolved by a higher-level employee or the supervisor. Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their area of expertise, and the ability to work with greater independence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under close supervision, will provide:

• Diagrams, schematics, layouts, multi-view, and various drawings to scale in accordance with clients' requests.
• Mathematical, geometrical, and minor engineering computations.
• To scale engineering drawings using computer aided drafting system
• Detailed design drawings and related specifications of civil/ electrical equipment according to engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts.
  • This would include structure, schematic, foundation, grounding, steel, layout, equipment, apparatus, wiring, panel, AC&DC, one lines, and other type drawings necessary to produce substation, relay, and line design job packages
• File drawings, maintain catalogs of engineering data, and perform other routine drawing room functions as required

Requirements

• Successful completion of high school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of training at a technical school or equivalent experience
• Proven AutoCad and/or Microstation skills
• Strong PC/IT skills (i.e., Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the production of engineering quality drawings

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company