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CAD Drafter & BIM Coordinator

Alexander Electric Company
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SUMMARY

Experienced with AutoCAD. Electrical drafters prepare and draw technical drawings of wiring systems. Electrical AutoCAD drafters work closely with Project Managers to develop specifications and estimates for electrical projects.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A reasonable accommodation may be provided to allow employees with disabilities to do their jobs.

  • Design and draw electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Calculate materials and transmission needs.
  • Develop technical specification guides.
  • Resolve electrical planning issues.
  • Create accurate, detailed technical plans for electrical systems using computer-aided design programs to convert specifications and design information from engineers into schematics and blueprints
  • Collect, study and combine rough sketches and initial design ideas from engineers into coherent technical drafts for further study and review by project managers
  • Prepare comprehensive wiring diagrams for electrical equipment, power substations and residential and commercial buildings according to project objectives, design information and engineering specifications
  • Check that final technical drafts include all relevant information in an easy-to-read format, and verify that calculations, measurements and units are accurate based on initial design information from engineers
  • Review technical drafts as needed according to verbal or written instructions from project managers, engineering team and clients
  • Participate in design process by supporting engineers and designers, contributing ideas and information and creating rough sketches and diagrams of electrical wiring and systems on the fly
  • Assist designers and project managers as needed in preparing technical documents and presentation slides for meetings with clients and investors, and help sales team create materials for tradeshows and conferences.
  • Taking information from multiple plans and incorporating them into a single computer model which can be used to build and maintain a structure
  • Liaising with design teams, clients, architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers
  • Assisting engineers and senior managers with drawings and blueprints
  • Producing structural models, drawings and schedules using computer programs and BIM
  • Presenting your designs and making amends based on feedback or prototype testing
  • Designing technical solutions for buildings and other structures
  • Ensuring plans are accurate and easy to interpret

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Leadership

· Estimating

· Electrical Designing

· Team Work

· Effective Communication

· Problem Solving

· Time Management

· Prioritizing

· Scheduling

· Initiative

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

· Office Setting.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Repetitive motion of shoulders, arm, hands, wrists, and fingers.

· Sitting up to 10 hours a day.

· Walking periodically.

 

POSITION CATEGORY

· Full-Time (40 hours) Non-Exempt

· Hourly

 

TRAVEL

· None.

 

BENEFITS

· 401K Retirement Plan with company matching

· Company pays 50% of Family Health Insurance. Our health plans provide:

     O  Free Life Insurance

     O  Free Long term disability

· Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Paid Holidays

· Competitive Wages

· Vacation Pay

· Referral Bonuses

· Voluntary Short Term Disability

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • BIM: 1 year (Required)
  • AutoCAD: 1 year (Required)
  • Revit: 1 year (Required)
  • NavisWorks: 1 year (Required)