AutoCAD Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Come join Lamar Technical Solutions, Inc. a Think Power Solutions partner!

We offer a full array of employee benefits that include 40+ hours per week, 4 on, 3 off option, competitive pay, retirement with match plan, two life insurance policies and health and dental coverage at no cost to the employee, holiday pay, paid vacation, and non-corporate work environment.

AutoCAD Technician Summary :

Seeking qualified candidates that are highly organized, energetic, self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team.

Under the guidance of multiple experienced designers, successful candidates will be involved in all aspects of utility distribution plan and will learn processes for the production of electric distribution field designs, staking of distribution facilities, project estimation and preparation of construction prints using electronic design / estimation software for a wide range of electric utility clients including co-ops, public utility districts, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and others.

Responsibilities :

• Design and layout development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, voltage conversion projects, underground conversion projects, new capacity projects and infrastructure upgrade replacement projects.
• Conduct field engineering of project requirements, identify conflicting utilities and other constructability issues, perform engineering and design calculations, develop work permit applications, and support land acquisition.
• Plan complex projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications, and apply NESC, RUS / REA specifications and other applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and client construction and operation crews to define project scope, obtain input to project designs, and support construction.
• Identify project materials, prepare material staking sheets, obtain and evaluate quotes from vendors and initiate purchase requisitions.
• Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.

Qualifications :

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Excel, Adobe and Word is required.
• Position requires a valid, Texas driver's license, clean driving record, ability to work extended hours with overtime at time and a half rate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Position requires a valid, Texas driver's license, clean driving record, ability to work extended hours with overtime.

Competitive Starting Pay!

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and / or humid conditions
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

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This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.

Requirements : Responsibilities :

Responsibilities :

• Design and layout development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, voltage conversion projects, underground conversion projects, new capacity projects and infrastructure upgrade replacement projects.
• Conduct field engineering of project requirements, identify conflicting utilities and other constructability issues, perform engineering and design calculations, develop work permit applications, and support land acquisition.
• Plan complex projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications, and apply NESC, RUS / REA specifications and other applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and client construction and operation crews to define project scope, obtain input to project designs, and support construction.
• Identify project materials, prepare material staking sheets, obtain and evaluate quotes from vendors and initiate purchase requisitions.
• Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.
15 days ago