Remote/Hybrid CAD Operator III, Electrical

Guidant Power•Wichita, KS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Utilizing computer aided design (CAD) systems, CAD Operator III, Electrical will transform initial rough product designs and or sketches provided by others into system, equipment, or installation drawings. Will have competent understanding of a CAD system in compliance with the company’s production and design standards; prepares advanced drafting assignments; provides support to Designers, Engineers, Project Managers, and other CAD Operators; operates peripheral equipment such as printers, copiers, plotters and other drawing reproduction equipment. This is a non-exempt position. This position receives assignments from the Design Department Coordinator and reports administratively to the Vice President of Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in an associated area or, Associates Degree in computer-aided drafting or, equivalent experience
Six years or more of CAD electrical experience
Able to complete work assignments on time consistently with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and overall attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Requires a thorough understanding of electrical distribution equipment
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures related to computer aided design within the electrical design field
Proficient in reading, understanding, and producing electrical layouts and diagrams
Ability to review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established CAD standards
Complete understanding of various types of electrical drawings such as P&ID’s, single line diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and power plans
Participate in an assortment of departmental cross-training instruction

Responsibilities

Revises/changes drawings, traces and/or copies of existing drawings
Creates engineering drawings, designs, and layouts from rough sketches, engineering notes, equipment drawings and verbal instruction
Creates complicated electrical installation designs and layouts
Generates new and as-built documentation
Corrects and updates design documents i.e. electrical layouts, control diagrams, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, schematics and panel schedules etc.
Assembles construction drawing packages (i.e. photocopying, binding)
Understands and follows company drawing standards and procedures for sheet layouts
Maintains project-drawing files, drawing library and associated records and documentation
Consults with project managers engineers, designers, and other CAD operators as part of the design team
Relies on instructions and pre-established CAD guidelines to perform tasks
Converts limited verbal and written directions into a finished product or document
Works on several concurrent projects
Assists in maintaining schedules
Familiar with safety equipment, uses it as required, comply with company safety policies, demonstrate awareness and concern for safety of self and co-workers at all times
Answerable for assigned responsibilities
Develop and maintain professional, cooperative, positive relationships with colleagues
Set high expectations of performance for self, strives for accuracy, attention to details, completes tasks per schedule, pro-active sense of commitment and enthusiasm
Take proactive actions to respond promptly in appropriate capacity necessary to meet project demands
Communicate timely, clearly, and to the point; respectful of other person’s opinion and exhibits excellent listening skills and comprehension
To be professional, tactful, responsive, strong client relationship and sensitive to client’s needs
Identify and clarify the problem, gather and assess causes and solutions, derive well-reasoned conclusions, test against relevant criteria and standards, chooses the best alternative
To be organized, tidy, on time, quiet, non-intrusive, productive and maintains composure and professionalism under stress
Treats people with respect and honesty, and keeps commitments
Seek and acquire maximum self-improvement
Comply with Morrow Engineering, Inc. policies
Comply with Morrow Engineering, Inc. procedures
Work within a flexible schedule to respond to project assignments and to achieve project goals
Develop skills to organize and conduct effective, productive, and results orientated meetings
Participate in an assortment of departmental cross-training instruction
Works on several concurrent projects
Assists in maintaining schedules
Willing to travel as required to meet project requirements
Effective with subordinates, good communicating interacting and responding appropriately, using patience and tack, providing planning and clear instruction, courteous, gives credit where due, provides regular ongoing feedback and promotes teamwork.