Assistant CAD Operator 3

GAI Consultants, Inc.•DuBois, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant CAD Operator 3, also known as a Distribution Designer/Drafter. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible Hybrid workplace place/Telework Policy and will report to the Dubois, PA office. The ideal candidate has good analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, computer-aided drafting (CAD) experience, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in electrical technology or engineering technology (or similar discipline) or six months’ work experience that directly relates to the responsibilities above (helper or intern experience acceptable) required.
Basic AutoCAD knowledge.
Construction Knowledge
1+ years of experience in Distribution utility work.
Must demonstrate the ability to understand codes and practices related to the position along with general construction knowledge.
Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, field workers and management).
Ability to retain and apply on-the-job training.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with MS Office software.
Must be detail-oriented and maintain professionalism.
Strong organizational skills are a must.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Clear understanding of geospacial relationships.
Perform general review of project work.
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
Provides minimal oversight and begins to provide mentoring to lower-level CAD Operators
Given general instructions and performs work independently with minimal supervision.
Possess very good oral and written communication skills.
Interacts effectively with other staff.
Able to coach and mentor lower-level CAD staff as required to facilitate projects.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or related drafting software.
Advanced knowledge of aspects of corporate and group standards.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to distribution engineering and field personnel for the upgrading and maintenance of the distribution system.
With minimal supervision, design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits.
Meets with external customers concerning service requirements and design options.
Perform survey and layout work in the field.
Interpret property line boundary, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking and collection of geospatial points.
Initiate designs for new construction, conversion or improvement of both overhead and underground distribution facilities.
Inspect work performed by associated crews to ensure construction meets design requirements, association specifications and NESC/NEC requirements.
May also entail field inspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support.
Provide scheduled or requested status updates to supervisors, customers or other relevant parties.
Follow local utility and construction standards.