CAD Operator I
About The Position
At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a CAD Operator I, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety! As a CAD Operator I, you are responsible for providing computer-aided design (“CAD”) drafting and detailing for the development of more complex modification drawings for guyed, self-supporting, and monopole towers and foundations. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge. In addition, you will: Prepare modification drawings that include upgrades, extensions, and reinforcements to towers, mounts, platforms, and foundations Prepare other drawings and CAD products as needed by Engineering Create preliminary bills of materials, quantity estimates, and fabrication drawings for proposed reinforcing projects for budget estimates Collaborate on design matters with engineering staff Provide training and direction to less experienced CAD operators Develop a CAD library of previous modifications and extension templates to optimize design effort Perform detailed QA/QC of drawings Coordinate CAD services with administrative staff to ensure all work is completed and submitted for billing on a timely basis Evaluate work priorities within the appropriate work queues and aligns resources to meet required work cycle times Design, development, and layout of construction drawings supporting telecommunication towers and various supporting telecommunications infrastructure, which may include electrical schematic plans, tower elevations, shelters, innovation shelters, outdoor cabinets, platforms, rooftops, alarm schedules, overall site plans, compound plans, and electrical/civil details Conduct periodic site visits to ensure the proper implementation of turnkey construction jobs Adhere to applicable safety and OSHA procedures
Requirements
- Safety is a part of your day-to-day
- You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
- You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
- You are looking for long-term projects
- You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
- 1+ year of experience in the telecommunications industry
- 1+ year of experience in the field of engineering
- 1+ year of experience with AutoCAD required
- Must have a working knowledge of proper engineering layout techniques
- Must have a working knowledge of proper steel detailing
- Must have a working knowledge of structural components and design methods
- Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve partnership
- Ability to develop and produce structural modification drawings and be accurate and detail-oriented
- Proficient in computer software programs, including AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office suites
- Excellent communication skills; speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; demonstrates group presentation skills
- Excellent time management, organizational, plans work activities; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Prior experience with 2D and 3D preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare modification drawings that include upgrades, extensions, and reinforcements to towers, mounts, platforms, and foundations
- Prepare other drawings and CAD products as needed by Engineering
- Create preliminary bills of materials, quantity estimates, and fabrication drawings for proposed reinforcing projects for budget estimates
- Collaborate on design matters with engineering staff
- Provide training and direction to less experienced CAD operators
- Develop a CAD library of previous modifications and extension templates to optimize design effort
- Perform detailed QA/QC of drawings
- Coordinate CAD services with administrative staff to ensure all work is completed and submitted for billing on a timely basis
- Evaluate work priorities within the appropriate work queues and aligns resources to meet required work cycle times
- Design, development, and layout of construction drawings supporting telecommunication towers and various supporting telecommunications infrastructure, which may include electrical schematic plans, tower elevations, shelters, innovation shelters, outdoor cabinets, platforms, rooftops, alarm schedules, overall site plans, compound plans, and electrical/civil details
- Conduct periodic site visits to ensure the proper implementation of turnkey construction jobs
- Adhere to applicable safety and OSHA procedures
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and medical leave
- Paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
