CAD Design​/Drafter III

Location: Warrendale

Description:

Electrical Drafter.
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The Senior CAD designer is responsible for using computer-aided design (CAD) techniques to design power system projects from complex components of field data (notes, sketches, photos, etc.), engineer, and customer specifications.

The primary responsibilities of this position include; but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare complex layouts, electrical schematics, details, diagrams, one-lines, plan drawings, and reports (e.g. BOM) using AutoCAD Electrical.

• Compile data required for project assignments and produce notes, specifications, spreadsheets and other related written documents as required.

• Review and discuss information, modifications, adjustments, and progress of work relating to the design and manufacture of automation solutions for power systems.

• Train less experienced team members in all aspects of mechanical and electrical drafting; recommend methods to increase overall quality, timeliness, and productivity of the team.

• Work with engineers and other designers to continuously improve processes and standards for the team's project drawing packages.

• Implement changes to drawings per customer specifications, controls engineer feedback and field notes.

• Develop macros,databases (e.g. parts, footprints) librararies and templates in the AutoCAD Electrical environment, including conversion of existing blocks and template drawings from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Electrical.

• Establish and deploy CAD standards and guidelines for the extended team.

• Develop one-lines, 3-lines, site plans, equipment layouts, & construction details for development of design package to support project construction with guidance from design engineering team.

• Develop complex site plans & equipment arrangements based on sketches, measurements, photos, and other input from engineering & field support teams.

• Knowledge and understanding of electrical distribution systems and ability to understand and develop one-lines, 3-lines, and equipment layouts related to such systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Mechanical Design and Technology (MECH), Engineering Graphics Technology, Engineering-Architectural, or Electrical Engineering Technology (ELEC) from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 5 years of significant experience with electrical (preferred) or mechanical CAD systems in designing and developing mechanical/electrical power systems drawing designs.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent continuous experience specifically in the AutoCAD Electrical design tool.

• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the work location(s) listed on the job posting. No relocation is being offered for this role.

• Must be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical and electrical design experience

• 3D CAD design experience, Raster Editing

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• United States Secret or Top Secret (TS) government clearances