CAD Technician - CC

Pike Engineering; Marietta (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering seeks an entry-level CAD drafter to develop knowledge in drafting areas such as electrical, mechanical, or civil drawings using CAD systems. Work under supervision with opportunities to grow independence.

You will produce diagrams and drawings to scale, perform basic engineering computations, and support substation and line design packages as part of a team focused on safety, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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 (Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team-oriented

Customer oriented

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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

Pike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

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.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.