CAD Technician — Entry-Level Drafting Specialist

United Grid Solutions; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking an entry-level CAD drafting assistant to develop skills in electrical, mechanical, or civil drawings using CAD systems under supervision.

You will create diagrams, schematics, and layouts, perform basic engineering computations, and scale drawings to client specifications while gaining independence over time. Strong PC/IT skills and good communication are essential for success.

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 sketches, specifications, and data to determine design factors.
• This would include structure, schematic, foundation, grounding, steel, layout, equipment, apparatus, wiring, panel, AC/DC, one lines, and other drawings 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

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team orientation

Independent work

Self-motivation

Leadership

Customer orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking an entry-level CAD drafting assistant to develop skills in electrical, mechanical, or civil drawings using CAD systems under supervision.

You will create diagrams, schematics, and layouts, perform basic engineering computations, and scale drawings to client specifications while gaining independence over time. Strong PC/IT skills and good communication are essential for success.