Electrical CAD Technician: T&D Modernization

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks an Electrical CAD Technician to support detailing and design teams on diverse projects. You will help create and revise drawings, ensuring adherence to drafting standards and project conventions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and ongoing drafting improvements. You will contribute to design documentation, prepare plot drawings, and assist with project tasks while maintaining clear communication with engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and course work in drafting technology required.
• Specialized CAD certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
• Assist with preparing and revising plot drawings.
• Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to the drafting practices of selected discipline.
• Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects.
• Assist with tasks utilizing standard drafting detail programs.
• Assist in continuous drafting detail improvement efforts.
• Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

CAD drafting

Detailing

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks an Electrical CAD Technician to support detailing and design teams on diverse projects. You will help create and revise drawings, ensuring adherence to drafting standards and project conventions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and ongoing drafting improvements. You will contribute to design documentation, prepare plot drawings, and assist with project tasks while maintaining clear communication with engineers and technicians.