Substation Designer
About The Position
KDM Engineering is seeking a self-motivated designer who will prepare clear, complete and accurate detailed drawings using AutoCAD from field sketches, original drawings or satellite images, mark-ups, existing as-builts, site maps, photos, and field notes. The candidate will be designing drawings using AutoCAD applying engineering standards and specifications. It is expected that they will complete drawing packages in a timely manner using personal knowledge and exercising discretion and judgement to maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and professionalism, and acute attention to detail.
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) and Certification in AutoCAD or the equivalent education or experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in written form
- Comfortable in a self-directed environment
- Detail oriented, organized, able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Be a self-starter, ability to perform duties with limited supervision and be a cooperative team player.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
- Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Possess a valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Design knowledge of electrical utility and engineering is a plus
Responsibilities
- Analyze client requests/engineering sketches
- Understand the use of Adobe Acrobat (pdf files), digital photographs (jpeg files), google earth, Microsoft Office products and internet search engines
- Scale engineering drawings using AutoCAD
- Calculating lay outs of right-of-way and/or street dimensions and angles
- Creating preliminary and/or final sketch of proposed drawings
- Modifying drawings based on engineer designs
- Creating as-build drawings upon completion of project
- Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary
Benefits
- Positive team environment
- Competitive salaries
- Flexible schedules
- Growth opportunities
- Training and professional development
- Health, dental, vision insurance, HSA
- 401(k)
- Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Paid time-off.
- Paid holidays.
- Volunteer leave
- Performance bonuses
- Transit program
- Career coach on-staff
- Parental and maternity leave
- Supportive management
- Culture engagement group
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
