CAD Technician

Pike Corporation•Mansfield, MA

23h

About The Position

This is an entry-level position developing drafting knowledge in a specific area, such as electrical, mechanical, or civil drawings, and the ability to operate a computer-aided drafting (CAD) system. Work is performed under direct supervision and is revised or spot-checked while in progress. Higher-level employees or the supervisor resolve problems. The technician is expected to build expertise and become able to work with greater independence. The role produces engineering drawings and related specifications for substation, relay, and line design job packages, along with computations and routine drawing-room functions. Pike Engineering offers the listed benefits, with health care benefits available upon election on the first day of employment. The stated compensation is $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of training at a technical school or equivalent experience.
Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.
Strong PC/IT skills, including Word and Excel.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing engineering-quality drawings.

Responsibilities

Prepare diagrams, schematics, layouts, multi-view drawings, and other drawings to scale according to client requests.
Perform mathematical, geometrical, and minor engineering computations.
Produce scaled engineering drawings using a computer-aided drafting system.
Create detailed design drawings and related specifications for civil and electrical equipment based on engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings; determine design factors such as the size, shape, and arrangement of parts.
Prepare structure, schematic, foundation, grounding, steel, layout, equipment, apparatus, wiring, panel, AC and DC, one-line, and other drawings needed for substation, relay, and line design job packages.
File drawings, maintain catalogs of engineering data, and perform other routine drawing-room functions as required.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.