Associate Transmission & Distribution CAD Operator

GAI Consultants • Homestead, PA

14h

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Associate Transmission & Distribution CAD Operator. This position will be based out of our Pittsburgh, PA or DuBois, PA office. The ideal candidate has good analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, computer-aided drafting (CAD) experience, and excellent communication skills. This position will be responsible for assisting a team of engineers and project managers with transmission line and distribution design.

Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience 0 Years of Experience
• Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School
• Basic 2-D line work and text edits.
• Plot and create PDF drawings.
• Perform red-line edits. Follows basic QA/QC procedures.
• Assist with general office functions such as printing and folding drawings
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope
• No Management responsibilities
• Possess basic oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts effectively with other staff.
• Learns to master and accurately follow instructions from others
• Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and rugged terrain.
• Exposure to active construction sites.
• Capable of walking, hiking, or standing for extended periods during field and site visits.
• Must be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, technical samples, documents, and other materials weighing up to 40–50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, crouching, and climbing may be required during fieldwork and sample collection.
• Ability to safely operate and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and boots as required by site safety protocols.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handle technical tools, read maps and instruments, observe site conditions, and document findings accurately.
• Comfortable working in remote or isolated locations, sometimes for extended durations.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as required by specific project sites.
• May require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery.
• Preparation of Specification Packages.
• Preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings.
• Design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower.
• Design and Analysis of foundations.
• Analysis of existing and proposed structures regarding Client and other required codes, standards, and specifications.
• Performance of Electrical Clearance checks and calculations.
• Coordination and development of permits for Railroads, Roadways, and Environmental Crossings.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
• Demonstrate attention detail.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Follows Project and Task Manager to assemble drawings

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees