CAD Technician

Vector Security • Maitland, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a CAD Technician you will produce detailed drawings and/or submittal documentation for intrusion, fire, access control, and video surveillance systems in support of the VSN sales, System Design and PMO teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of AutoCAD Experience: Producing drawings.
• Excel – customer reporting, tracking.
• Outlook – high volume of email traffic communicating with Sales Reps. and customers.
• Knowledge of Intrusion/Fire/Video Surveillance/Access Control systems
• Technical capabilities: Required to validate proficiency and experience in life safety systems design and installation as well as specific knowledge in Intrusion, Fire, Video Surveillance, and Access Control products.
• Advanced Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Heavily communication-oriented position, requiring mature skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of peers, customers, field resources, General Contractors, and management.
• Familiarity with and ability to research/interpret codes and permitting requirements as they pertain to the installation of systems and related components and/or trades. Required for gathering information to produce accurate and complete proposals to the customer and minimizing risk as it relates to project completion and extended costs.
• Ability to Interpret blueprints, both hard copy and electronic copy. Required for gathering information to produce accurate and complete proposals to the customer and minimizing risk as it relates to project completion and extended costs.

Nice To Haves

• Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• Previous field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with System Design Managers, Fire Engineering Supervisor and Systems Design Specialists on completing project drawings and documentation.
• Produce shop drawings in AutoCAD from sketches or hard copies detailing device location, conduit paths, cable call-outs, device mounting details/recommendations and wiring details on drawings.
• Develop submittal documentation for projects to support the sales team.
• Share completed shop drawings and submittal package to customer, sales team, operations team, or authorities having jurisdiction.
• Provide wiring details from manufacturer’s installation documentation.

Benefits

• Desktop Computer with AutoCAD Capabilities
• Cell Phone
• Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefit products
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED