CAD Technician II

Dashiell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Job summary

Dashiell is seeking an Electrical CAD Technician II in Dallas to support substation projects. You will prepare electrical substation design drawings under supervision, leveraging your drafting experience to meet engineering standards.

The role will involve creating diagrams, plans, equipment layouts, and schedules, ensuring adherence to ANSI/IEEE and client standards. You may assist in training and mentoring entry-level CAD Technicians and coordinate with engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD/Drafting is required; alternatives accepted with relevant work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of drafting experience and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2010+; experience with MicroStation, Inventor, Revit or 3D CADD preferred.
• Strong teamwork, detail orientation, and communication skills; proficient MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation design drawings including general arrangement and equipment layouts.
• Draft single-line and three-line diagrams from engineer sketches.
• Develop grounding, conduit, and lighting plans under guidance.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Communication

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in CAD/Drafting or comparable

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Revit

3D CADD

Job description

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Electrical CAD Technician II prepares electrical substation design drawings under general supervision, applying a minimum of one year of drafting experience to support Dashiell's substation engineering projects. Assignments are lightly supervised and are designed to strengthen the employee’s understanding of drafting techniques, corporate/client standards, and procedures. This added knowledge and capabilities will be leveraged in some of the training of new members. The position will be based in our Dallas, Texas office located at 1301 Solana Blvd Bldg 2 STE 2500 Westlake, TX 76262 and will report to Dashiell’s Design Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare substation design drawings including general arrangement plans, equipment layout plans, and electrical plan and section drawings.
• Draft substation single-line diagrams and three-line diagrams from engineer-provided sketches and direction.
• Develop grounding plans, conduit plans, and lighting plans from engineer guidance.
• Produce equipment schedules, bill of materials, and drawing indexes.
• Apply ANSI/IEEE, NESC, and client-specific drafting standards to drawing production.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other CAD Technicians on drawing requirements.
• Maintain and organize drawing files per company document control procedures.
• Revise existing drawings to incorporate design changes and client comments.
• Perform quality checks on own drawings prior to submission.
• Backcheck peer’s CAD drawings for quality control check.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of his/her work.
• Bring potential project related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Learn and apply the corporate/client standards of drafting and engineering practices.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of team members, especially entry level CAD Technicians.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Associate degree in drafting & design is required. A certificate in CAD drafting & design with relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Associate's degree in CAD Technology, Drafting & Design, or comparable field is required; two years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of this educational requirement.
• Minimum 1 year of drafting experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
• Experience utilizing MicroStation, Inventor, Revit, or 3D CADD is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to accept directions/corrections when provided with constructive feedback.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.