CAD Technician I

EN Communications, A Sector of ENTRUST Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CAD Technician I to join their dynamic team in Houston. In this entry-level role, you will transform engineering concepts into detailed CAD drawings, supporting gas pipeline projects. You'll work closely with engineers to create construction documents, topographical maps, and as-built drawings. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career development in a supportive environment, along with competitive pay and generous benefits. If you're passionate about design and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement program with company match

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD is essential.
• An AAS degree in Design and Drafting Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transforming concepts into CAD working documents for gas pipeline projects.
• Drafting detailed construction drawings and topographical profiles.
• Accompanying survey crews to collect data for construction drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Design and Drafting Technology

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Description

For those selected candidates you will have to take an AUTOCAD Test.

• Receiving roughly designed concepts from engineers and transforming them into (CAD) working documents.
• Developing detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps and specifications used in planning and constructing gas pipeline projects.
• Plotting maps and charts showing profiles and cross-sections, indicating relation of topographical contours.
• Drafting detailed drawings of structures.
• Accompanying survey crews in the field to collect field dimensions or to collect data required for revision of construction drawings.
• Calculating lay out rights-of-way and/or street dimensions and angles.
• Constructing dimensional relationships of one part to another and a relationship of various parts to entire project, utilizing knowledge of engineering practices and mathematics.
• Creating a preliminary and/or final sketch of proposed drawing, using computer-assisted design/drafting equipment.
• Extracting data imported from a ground survey and creating contour drawings to be used for soil erosion and sediment control drawings.
• Designing concrete and steel supports, including above- and below-ground supports, as they relate to supporting pipe in the gas pipeline industry.
• Modifying drawings as directed by engineer or design coordinator.
• Creating as-build drawings upon completion of project.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary.
  
  

Job Details

Description

For those selected candidates you will have to take an AUTOCAD Test.

What You'll Do

• Receiving roughly designed concepts from engineers and transforming them into (CAD) working documents.
• Developing detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps and specifications used in planning and constructing gas pipeline projects.
• Plotting maps and charts showing profiles and cross-sections, indicating relation of topographical contours.
• Drafting detailed drawings of structures.
• Accompanying survey crews in the field to collect field dimensions or to collect data required for revision of construction drawings.
• Calculating lay out rights-of-way and/or street dimensions and angles.
• Constructing dimensional relationships of one part to another and a relationship of various parts to entire project, utilizing knowledge of engineering practices and mathematics.
• Creating a preliminary and/or final sketch of proposed drawing, using computer-assisted design/drafting equipment.
• Extracting data imported from a ground survey and creating contour drawings to be used for soil erosion and sediment control drawings.
• Designing concrete and steel supports, including above- and below-ground supports, as they relate to supporting pipe in the gas pipeline industry.
• Modifying drawings as directed by engineer or design coordinator.
• Creating as-build drawings upon completion of project.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Design and Drafting Technology strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

Who We Are

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

In Return For Top Talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group Offers

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
  
  

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

• Benefits & Salary: This position pays between $17 and $21 hourly and is a non-exempt position.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
  
  

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that do

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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