Cad Technician

Actalent; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lake Oswego is seeking a Cad Technician to join their innovative team. In this role, you will contribute to engineering projects through drafting and design work, with opportunities for professional development in a hybrid work environment. You will also ensure deliverable accuracy while learning and utilizing the latest tools and technologies in engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Free courses and certifications

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in substation drafting.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and document control.
• Understanding of client standards and basic engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering initiatives, including drafting and design of substations.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant with standards.
• Proactively seek and share knowledge of technologies and processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Drafting or Engineering Design

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

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Actalent is currently seeking a qualified CAD Technician for a position near Lake Oswego, OR. As a CAD Technician, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports innovative engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills while contributing to meaningful work in a collaborative environment. You will play a key role in supporting engineering initiatives, including drafting and design of substations for local utilities nationwide. You will perform engineering technician work requiring basic technical knowledge, utilizing electronic applications, processes, standards, and document control procedures to create or modify deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity by reading, understanding, and maintaining a working knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.
• Ensure that deliverables are accurate and compliant by developing an understanding and complying with company quality and continuous improvement programs.
• Demonstrate personal accuracy and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Learn the applications required to modify less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
• Identify the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in substation drafting.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Understanding of client standards, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor, and SDS.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Learning on the fly, problem-solving, perseverance, patience, time management, drive for results, self-development, listening, and informing.
• Preferred Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications, design or modeling skills, basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and company policies and procedures.
• Diploma or Certificate preferred. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
• 3-5 years of substation drafting experience preferred.
• Experience with drafting software: AutoCAD SDS, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, or Inventor.
  
  

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The office is newly renovated with lots of open space, collaborative work spaces, single-use offices, and comfortable workspaces with bean bag chairs. There are opportunities for advancement, a competitive pay structure, and upskill programs, including free courses and certifications for professional development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $43.26/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lake Oswego,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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