CAD Technician-CDT

**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*