Electrical CAD Technician (Substation Group)

Location: Fort Worth TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $23.00$29.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This is an intermediate production role for individuals with solid CAD skills who are expanding into non-routine drafting assignments. The role is primarily responsible for preparing updating and revising 2D electrical drawings and 3D models by picking up redlines engineering markups reference CAD files and manufacturer cut sheets provided by engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Revise and create non-routine drawings layouts and details based on sketches engineering notes markups or verbal guidance.
• Develop 3D parts and equipment models in AutoCAD Inventor from dimensions and details provided in cut sheets or reference files.
• Modify electrical layouts schematics and wiring drawings from supplied engineering markups and reference packages.
• Set up discipline-specific drawings sheet sets borders and templates at project startup.
• Apply and adhere to company and client drafting standards and layering conventions.
• Check completed work for technical accuracy completeness and conformance to project requirements before submitting to the design originator.

Authority and Accountability

• Receive general instructions requirements and advice from a supervisor or project engineer.
• Consult directly with the design originator to clarify layout information and resolve markup discrepancies.
• Completed work is reviewed and checked for technical accuracy and project requirements.
• May give basic drafting guidance and support to entry-level drafting personnel.

CAD Drafting Capabilities

• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and AutoCAD Inventor (3D).
• Capable of working in other software packages when necessary (such as AutoCAD Electrical Bentley MicroStation).
• Routinely uses higher-level commands time-saving programs shortcuts and routines to maintain efficient production.

Discipline Knowledge

• Proficient in drafting theory and principles.
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering redlines drawing layouts and vendor cut sheets (discipline-specific design experience is not required).
• Shows interest and ability to support project production needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member within the electrical discipline.

• Minimum Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) drafting technology or a related technical field required.

• Minimum 2 years of related drafting experience required.

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential infrastructure since 1898 operating across energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare sectors. The 100% employee-owned organization spans 75 offices across the country and world employs more than 14500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue and consistently earns recognition as a top workplace including a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it. Teams here include civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers program management professionals and technical drafting personnel who collaborate on complex consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13477 Industry: Engineering

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