Electrical Technician – AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & Revit

Our dynamic Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (MEI) team is growing! Moffatt & Nichol’s Norfolk, VA office is seeking a CAD Technician with electrical focus to utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.

Work on exciting projects that have statewide, nationwide, and international impacts. We are a multi-disciplinary team serving clients from big to small.

From the US Navy and the largest ports in North America to municipal marinas and terminals in South America, we provide the opportunity for learning new fields and industries while refining your skills as an Electrical CAD Technician!

About Moffatt & Nichol :

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight.

For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim.

The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas ports and harbors;

coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Complete electrical CAD designs utilizing AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit to support firm-wide projects by working with Electrical Engineers, electrical teammates, and Project Managers (any discipline)
• Provide CAD design drawings, with Electrical Engineer supervision for the following but not limited to : Medium / low voltage power distribution systemsLightning protection systemsControl systems, schematics, and wiring diagramsElectrical equipment design (including switchboards and switchgear)Instrumentation and controls interconnection and designOne-line diagramsElectrical equipment, lighting, and grounding layoutsElectrical room / building layoutsBlock diagrams and cable tray layoutsPanel and cable schedulesControl system architecture and communication layoutsSchematic and wiring diagramsPreliminary design concept sketchesFinal detail design electrical drawings2D and 3D details and models
• Set up drawings including borders, title blocks, revision blocks, and drawing contents in accordance with established Moffatt & Nichol or project specific drafting standards
• Timely execution of responsibilities including working to meet production deadlines and progress milestones
• Interacting with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers to create, update, correct or enhance drawings during the design process

Other duties :

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

Qualifications :

• Possess a 2-year certificate or an Associate degree from an accredited vocational / technical institute for computer-aided design or related
• Proficiency in at least two of the following software packages : AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Revit are required
• 6 to 15 years of related experience in transferring engineering markups into AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit, but not limited to : Medium / low voltage power distribution systemsLightning protection systemsControl systems, schematics and wiring diagramsElectrical equipment design (including switchboards and switchgear)One-Line diagramsElectrical equipment, lighting, and grounding layoutsElectrical room / building layoutsBlock diagrams and cable tray layoutsPanel and cable schedulesSchematic and wiring diagramsPreliminary design concept sketchesFinal detail design electrical drawings2D and 3D details and models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required; Teams preferred
• Willingness and availability to travel, some overnight stays may be required
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Possess DBIDS card or eligibility to successfully pass a background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card
• Due to client requirements, the selected candidate must show proof of U.S. citizenship. A federal background check will be conducted
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post-offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Physical requirements :

The work for this position is generally not physically demanding. Most work will be in the office with travel and field investigations, as required.