Computer Aided Design Technician

Position Overview: This 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under close supervision, will provide:

- 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

Requirements

- Successful completion of high school diploma or equivalent

- 1-2 years of training at a technical school or equivalent experience a plus

- 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