Electrical CAD Technician

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

6h•$32 - $46•Remote

About The Position

While operating a computer-aided design (CAD) system, the CAD Operator prepares layout and designs of technical project data. Industry design specialization may exist (e.g. electrical substations, transmission lines, concrete foundations, steel structures etc.). From data and sketches develop professional looking design documents.

Requirements

Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
Highly organized, motivated self-starter
Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating systems and plans where there are none
Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully with Clients, Contractors, Vendors, and at all levels of the organization; demonstrates high emotional intelligence
A strong command of the English language
Experience: 2+ years of drafting or relevant experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
Good written and oral communications skills
Good interpersonal and people skills
Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with and/or knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, and Bentley MicroStation preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes
Ability to follow complex instructions and diagrams to create or modify drawings using company and client drafting standards
Accuracy and effectiveness in electronic drafting
Perform drawing and technology research
Coordinate with designers, technicians, engineers, and other personnel to incorporate concepts and information into drawing packages
Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed

Benefits

Career development, training, career coaching, job shadowing and mentoring program.
Tuition reimbursement.
RTD pass
401(k) with Matching
Paid vacation and sick time
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with 100% employer-paid premium for the employee
Company-paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
HSA and PPO options
Flex spending/Cafeteria Plan
Paid holidays
Culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Annual bonus opportunities based upon individual & company performance; additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance