CAD Technician - CC

Pike Corporation; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 3,582,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible FS

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness

Identity Theft/Cyber Security

Employee Discounts and Service Awards

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking an entry-level CAD drafter to develop knowledge in electrical, mechanical, or civil drawings and to operate CAD systems under supervision.

You will create diagrams, perform basic calculations, and support substation/line design packages while learning under supervision. This role offers a path to growth in a safety-focused, team-driven environment at Pike Engineering.

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 work with diverse backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently; team-oriented.
• Customer oriented.
• Experience in production of engineering quality drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagrams, schematics, layouts, multi-view drawings to scale per client requests.
• Mathematical and geometrical computations.
• Scale drawings using CAD systems.
• Produce detailed design drawings and specifications for civil/electrical equipment.
• Create structure, schematic, foundation, grounding, and wiring drawings for substation/relay projects.
• File drawings and maintain catalogs; perform routine drawing room tasks.

Skills

Strong PC/IT skills

Written and oral communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Self-Motivated

Team oriented

Customer oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years technical school training or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCad

Microstation

Job description

Job Description

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k)


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance


• Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Critical Illness


• Accident and Whole Life Insurance


• Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security


• Employee Discounts and Service Awards

All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

Job Description

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k)


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance


• Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Critical Illness


• Accident and Whole Life Insurance


• Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security


• Employee Discounts and Service Awards

All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

The compensation range for this position is between $26.00-$29.00/hr

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

• 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

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.

About The Team

Engineering

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.