CAD Technician- CC

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering seeks an entry-level CAD drafter to develop knowledge in electrical, civil, or mechanical drawings using CAD systems under supervision. You will create scaled diagrams and prepare drawings from sketches and data, with guidance from senior staff.

Successful candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of tech school or equivalent, and experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of technical school or equivalent experience.
• Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.
• Strong PC/IT skills (Word, Excel)
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagrams, schematics, layouts, multi-view, and various drawings to scale per client requests.
• Mathematical, geometrical, and minor engineering computations.
• Scale engineering drawings using CAD.
• Prepare detailed design drawings and related specifications for civil/electrical equipment.
• File drawings, maintain catalogs of engineering data, and perform routine drawing room functions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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.

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.

Pike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company