CAD Technician-CC

Pike; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering consulting is looking for an entry-level drafting technician. In this role, you will develop your drafting skills while creating technical drawings and diagrams using CAD systems. Close supervision will be provided as you learn to manage design specifications for various engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for new technical graduates to enter the engineering field.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven AutoCad and/or Microstation skills necessary.
• Strong PC/IT skills (e.g., Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Create diagrams and drawings using CAD under supervision.
• Perform mathematical and engineering computations for designs.
• File drawings and maintain engineering data catalogs.

Skills

AutoCad

Microstation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of training at a technical school

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