CAD Technician

Position

Description:

CAD Technician

Location: 720 Butterfield Rd STE 200 Lombard, IL 60148

The CAD Technician performs drafting and design duties for medium/high voltage substation or transmission line projects. Assignments range from closely supervised (CAD Technician I) to independent and complex (CAD Technician IV) work, depending on level and experience. CAD Technicians may specialize in Electrical, Transmission, or Civil/Structural design.

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Revise CADD drawings per engineering markups
• Perform engineering support tasks under direct supervision (e.g. transmittals)
• Learn and apply the corporate/client standard of drafting and engineering practices
• Learn and properly use document management systems
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Entry-level; performs drafting duties under direct supervision.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer (required);
  Micro Station and 3D CAD preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of drafting principles, geometry, and computer applications (Word, Excel, email).
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

• Intermediate level; performs tasks under limited supervision.
• Proficient in revising drawings from markups, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of substation terminology, standards, and document management systems.
• Able to perform engineering support tasks independently and assist with project documentation.
• Demonstrates consistent quality, accuracy, and understanding of client and corporate standards.

• Advanced level; performs complex drafting and limited design work with minimal supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate and client standards, CAD software, and substation systems.
• Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with Micro Station and 3D modeling preferred.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and contributing to CAD standards development.
• Understanding of industry standards (ANSI, ASCE, ASTM, ACI, NEC, IEEE, NFPA).
• May assist with light design work and client communications.

Associates degree in drafting & design is required. A certificate in drafting & design with relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 and newer is required.
• Experience with Microstation preferred but not required
• 3D CADD experience preferred but not required
• Basic drafting including drawing scales, drawing layouts (Paperspace/Modelspace), and accurately reproducing engineering markups
• CADD, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
• College level geometry
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with co-worker

• 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.
• If off-site visits are required, the employee will provide their own steel-toed work boots – the Company will provide all other PPE as needed
• Working extended hours, including weekends, though rare, 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.

$45,000 - $80,000 yearly

• PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee…