Cad Designer

TEKsystems•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare/assist in the developing of design drawings, design change notices, bill of materials and other documents required for facility/plant modification, equipment and other projects. This role involves preparing or revising selected drawings (electrical/mechanical/civil/instrument) and other documentation subject to review by higher level Designers or Team Lead required for the installation, modification, and operation of all types of electrical/electronic facilities or equipment. Documentation may include structural/physical layouts and details, block and signal diagrams, wiring and schematic diagrams, Bills of Materials, Requisitions on ROS and Shop Orders using manual or CADD techniques and related software. The designer will also gather, organize and develop Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; perform studies and required computations for the development of design drawings with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead. Additionally, the role provides lead personnel with field prints, check prints and working copies of documents to expedite generation of final engineering drawings; assists in development of site-specific wiring diagrams and equipment layouts based on generalized standards and instructions. The designer ensures conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks. They compile all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submit the package for review and approval and expedite transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead. The designer maintains and updates all Design Configuration Documents through the use of CADD and manual drafting techniques and develops an understanding and an ability to utilize all applicable systems and applications.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED.
Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in AutoCAD (AutoCAD AUD preferred) or a technical discipline or equivalent.
Specific Business Units may require one (1) year design experience in area of specialization.
Demonstrated oral and written communications and interpersonal skill, as well as PC skills in a Windows environment.
Valid Driver’s License required
Must have minimum of Associate's Degree or technical school certification in AutoCAD (AutoCAD AUD preferred) plus two (2) years of electrical utility design experience (for a Level II)
Candidates strong in AutoCAD and with solid soft skills (collaboration is a major part of this role)
Will potentially need to drive an APS vehicle to check equipment out in field (so driving record screenings will be needed for this position)

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD AUD preferred
GIS
utility design

Responsibilities

Prepares or revises selected drawing (electrical/mechanical/civil/instrument) and other documentation subject to review by higher level Designers or Team Lead required for the installation, modification, and operation of all types of electrical/electronic facilities or equipment.
Gathers, organizes and develops Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; performs studies and required computations for the development of design drawings with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead.
Provides lead personnel with field prints, check prints and working copies of documents to expedite generation of final engineering drawings; assists in development of site-specific wiring diagrams and equipment layouts based on generalized standards and instructions.
Insures conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks.
Compiles all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submits the package for review and approval and expedites transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead.
Maintains and updates all Design Configuration Documents through the use of CADD and manual drafting techniques.
Develops an understanding and an ability to utilize all applicable systems and applications.