CAD Technician I - Electrical Substation Drafting

Dashiell Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation is seeking a CAD Technician I in Houston, TX, to perform drafting duties for medium/high voltage substation or transmission line drawings. The role focuses on learning and applying drafting techniques, project standards, and document management practices under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in drafting & design or CAD certificate, with AutoCAD 2010+ experience and basic teamwork and communication skills. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting & design required or CAD drafting certificate with relevant work experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
• MicroStation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Revise CAD drawings per engineering markups and project standards.
• Support engineering tasks under supervision.
• Learn and apply corporate drafting standards and document management practices.
• Travel for trainings/meetings as needed (10%).
• Maintain quality and accuracy of work and communicate issues.

Skills

AutoCAD 2010+

MicroStation

3D CADD

Drafting fundamentals

Communication

Education

Associate degree in drafting & design

Tools

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Dashiell Corporation is seeking a CAD Technician I in Houston, TX, to perform drafting duties for medium/high voltage substation or transmission line drawings. The role focuses on learning and applying drafting techniques, project standards, and document management practices under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in drafting & design or CAD certificate, with AutoCAD 2010+ experience and basic teamwork and communication skills. Occasional travel may be required.