CAD Technician III - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM • Dallas, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

AECOM has a position available for an Electrical CAD/BIM Technician to support our growing Power Delivery Team.
AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of our offices across the United States.
Our team works on high and medium voltage projects for municipal, utility, commercial and industrial clients. This position will perform technical tasks on a variety of projects including substation retrofits and new builds, overhead and underground transmission, distributed generation, renewable energy and energy master planning.
Qualified candidates will have a familiarity with the electrical design aspects for power utility and industrial clients.
The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience in electrical design and principles. She/he will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members. He/she will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with excellent attention to detail.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 52,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
DCS—Energy
AECOM’s Power Delivery Team provides a wide range of services across consulting and engineering design. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in high voltage electrical CAD design

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS or AA/AS with 4 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code and other relevant codes
• Confidence utilizing Autodesk 2D and 3D platform packages
• Familiarity with other software, such as Bentley MicroStation
• Experience in 3D modeling environments, typically Civil 3D or Revit
• Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, Revizto)
• Experience in the management of Common Data Environments including ProjectWise and ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)
• Understanding of vendor documentation and its use as a reference for assigned tasks
• Exposure to substation facilities, including equipment, layouts and designs

Responsibilities

• Works under direct supervision performing moderately complex technical work to create and maintain complete electrical design sets by interpreting and incorporating engineering red lines, markups, and instructions into CAD drawings.
• Produce accurate electrical construction drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, diagrams and schematics using AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Revit
• Develop and manage 3D models for electrical systems, including equipment layouts, conduit routing, cable tray systems, and other device placements as necessary.
• Revise drawings efficiently based on engineering feedback, RFI’s, change orders, and construction site markups.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company/client drafting standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
• Maintain version control and proper file management of all CAD and 3D model files throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering staff and other team members to resolve design conflictsand maintain model integrity.
• Assist in quality control by performing self-checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability of drawings and models.
• Provide technical support to engineers and designers regarding CAD standards, 3D modeling practices, and software troubleshooting.
• Stay Current with new CAD/BIM software features, symbology, and drafting techniques through training and self-development.

Benefits

• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees