Electrical CAD Technician - Transmission & Distribution (Chattanooga)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the United States is seeking an Electrical CAD Technician to support technical teams in creating detailed CAD drawings and developing drafting solutions for diverse projects.

The role involves preparing and revising drawings, adhering to standards, assisting with plotting, researching design solutions, and contributing to continuous drafting improvements. Chattanooga, TN-based full-time position with travel as needed.

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 (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) 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

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Drafting technology coursework

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

The Electrical CAD Technician will assist technical teams of detailers, designers and engineers to create world class detail on a variety of projects. This position will assist in developing computer-aided drafting design solutions.

• 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.

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 (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location

US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID

264692

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-DNI #T&D