CAD Specialist

Position Overview:

This is an entry level position which requires development of knowledge in specific area of drafting, e.g., Telecommunications, 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 skills, through schooling, certificate, or experience

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
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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