CAD Technician

Dashiell-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Covington, LA

501-1,000 employees

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: CAD Technician I Job Location: 2121 Airline Drive, Suite 500, Metairie, LA 70001. Primary Function : Perform drafting duties using basic drafting skills and techniques for medium/high voltage substation or transmission line drawings. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to develop the employee’s understanding of drafting techniques, corporate/client standards, and procedures. CAD Technician’s will either be dedicated to Electrical, Transmission, or Civil/Structural design projects.

Revise CADD drawings per engineering markups
Perform engineering support tasks under direct supervision (e.g. transmittals)
Learn and apply the corporate / client standard of drafting and engineering practices
Learn and properly use document management systems
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
Perform other duties as assigned

Associate degree in drafting & design is required. A certificate in CAD drafting & design with relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
Possess skills in the following areas:
Experience with AutoCAD 2010 and newer is required.
Basic drafting including drawing scales, drawing layouts (Paperspace/Modelspace), and accurately reproducing engineering markups
CADD, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
College level geometry
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with co-workers
This position requires minimal physical effort.
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Experience with Microstation preferred but not required
3D CADD experience preferred but not required

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee.
Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

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