CAD-GIS Technician Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Engineering

We are looking for candidates that are experienced in operating

AutoCAD and GIS. This position is responsible for producing Outside Plant (OSP) designs and associated work package documents in coordination with other engineering department personnel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for candidates that are experienced in operating
AutoCAD and/or GIS
. The individual in this position is responsible for producing Outside Plant (OSP) designs and associated work order package documents in coordination with other engineering department personnel.

Qualified individuals should be experienced in reading and understanding utility or telecommunications cable systems and associated OSP documents. While having great drawing quality, speed, and quality control. The successful candidate must meet and follow company and business unit directives and practices.
Telecom experience preferred, but training can be provided.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate must meet most of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below:

General Computer Skills – Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio), Google Earth and Adobe Pro
Ability to read and interpret underground and aerial telecom facilities records on maps and fielding notes – desired
Experience operating in the ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro, Arc Map, etc.), QGIS, or other industry standard GIS software
Demonstrated understanding of basic geospatial principles and/or database principles
Analytical Skills - The ability to solve problems from a geospatial perspective
Research various websites for GIS data applicable to each project
Ability to pay close attention to detail and make sound decisions using information at hand
Strong Verbal and Written communication skills
Understanding of communications engineering and related systems is desired
Previous experience working in one or more of the following industry standard applications is desired: IQGeo, 3

GIS, FROGS, AutoCAD, Micro Station, Katapult Pro, IKE Office Pro, and/or other telecom applications/systems
Skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Basic mathematical skills and calculation skills are required
Understand routing of utilities and placement techniques
Use mature judgment in all aspects of the job

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) required OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position
Associates degree or Certificate in AutoCAD or Micro Station or equivalent experience
Bonus: BS in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Light to moderate lifting may be required

Benefits:

Group Medical Plan along with voluntary Dental and Vision plans, 401k Savings Plan with a company match

Pay Range:

$20.00 to $26.00 per hour, DOE

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