CAD Technician I - Pittsburgh, PA

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a CAD Technician I in Pittsburgh, PA. This entry-level role develops drafting skills across electrical, mechanical, or civil drawings using CAD systems, with supervision and progressive independence.

Responsibilities include producing scaled diagrams and layouts, performing geometric calculations, and compiling design packages per engineering sketches and data. Strong communication and PC skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of technical school training or equivalent experience.
• Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.
• Strong PC/IT skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Create diagrams, schematics, layouts, and drawings to scale per client requests.
• Perform mathematical and geometric computations and CAD validation.
• Produce detailed civil/electrical design drawings and related specifications.
• Support substation, relay, and line design packages under supervision.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PC skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school training

Job description

Position Title: CAD Technician I

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Position Status: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20/Hr.

Job Description

CAD Technician I

Position Description:

The CAD Technician I 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 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

Competencies

• Self Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-oriented
• Customer oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members

Desired Qualifications

• Experienced in the production of engineering qualify drawings

Pike is an EEO/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Seneca Resources

Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and New York that service clients throughout the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.