CAD Technician I

Disaster Resource Group • Columbia, SC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Technician I is an entry-level position within the substation engineering design group. This role involves performing substation design tasks, developing design drawings and documents, preparing material lists, and conducting field reviews. The technician will prepare various substation-related drawings, apply relevant standards, and perform calculations and designs to support engineers. Collaboration with engineers and designers across disciplines is key to identifying and resolving design issues, while also contributing to a safe work environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED is required.
• An Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), certification in CAD or 2 to 4 years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering.
• Understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission, and distribution) system.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Proven AutoCAD or MicroStation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office based applications.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 10%. Overnight stay may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation design tasks, develop design drawings and documents, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for projects.
• Prepare substation related drawings such as one lines, plan views, electrical assemblies, structural details, foundation details, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other engineering drawings.
• Apply all relevant client, national, and state standards when applicable.
• Perform calculations, reports, and designs on substation projects to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete projects by performing simple to moderately complex tasks, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines and work to identify and resolve potential design issues.
• Contribute to a safe environment for substation personnel, contractors, and the public.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), and company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, family medical leave, personal leave, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, voting, or other purposes
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, supplemental life & AD&D, group critical illness, group hospital indemnity, group accident, pet insurance, company discounts, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree