Electrical CAD Technician

Jobtailor; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring a CAD Operator in Lakewood, CO to prepare layouts and designs for technical project data. You will develop professional design documents from data and sketches, ensuring accuracy and adherence to drafting standards.

The role requires collaborating with designers, engineers, and technicians in a dynamic environment and adapting to frequent project changes. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of drafting experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and familiarity with Civil 3D and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drafting or relevant experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, and Bentley MicroStation preferred.
• Good written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in CAD operations, particularly with AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Bentley MicroStation, while demonstrating strong drafting skills and the ability to adapt to project changes. Effective communication and teamwork capabilities are essential for collaborating with engineers and designers.

Skills

Drafting

Technical Design

Layout Preparation

Electronic Drafting

Drawing Modification

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• While operating a computer-aided design (CAD) system, the CAD Operator prepares layout and designs of technical project data.
• Industry design specialization may exist (e.g. electrical substations, transmission lines, concrete foundations, steel structures etc.).
• From data and sketches develop professional looking design documents.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes
• Ability to follow complex instructions and diagrams to create or modify drawings using company and client drafting standards
• Accuracy and effectiveness in electronic drafting
• Perform drawing and technology research
• Coordinate with designers, technicians, engineers, and other personnel to incorporate concepts and information into drawing packages
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of drafting or relevant experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with and/or knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, and Bentley MicroStation preferred
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills

Core Competencies

Proficient in CAD operations, particularly with AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Bentley MicroStation, while demonstrating strong drafting skills and the ability to adapt to project changes. Effective communication and teamwork capabilities are essential for collaborating with engineers and designers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Autodesk Civil 3D Knowledge
• Bentley MicroStation Experience
• Technical Drafting Skills
• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting
• Technical Design
• Layout Preparation
• Electronic Drafting
• Drawing Modification

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Substations
• Transmission Lines
• Concrete Foundations
• Steel Structures
• Drafting Standards

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Bentley MicroStation