CAD Technician (Architecture)
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
- 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
Other Skills/Abilities
Self-Motivated
Work independently
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the production of engineering quality drawings
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company
