CAD Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with AutoCAD and construction drawing preparation
• Receive red lines from team members and project managers, and make necessary adjustments
• Responsible for making changes on site plans/ construction drawings as requested
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and services and participate in their implementation.
• Be proactive in time and workload between projects and teams
• Understanding of spatial relationships to resolve potential interference issues
• Communicating issues and foreseeable problems to project managers quickly
• Utilize all tools and programs at your disposal to manage work correctly and in a timely manner.
• Incorporate all information from surveys, project documentation, and jurisdiction codes into design.
• Prepares and/or assists in preparing correspondence to clients and contractors
• Handling multiple projects and/or tasks simultaneously without letting the quantity of work affect the quality of work
• Use feedback to modify existing designs, use problem-solving skills to develop alternative solutions to unforeseen engineering issues, and keep all completed drafts in a company database for future access and reference.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the senior management team

Competencies and Qualifications

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the installation of complex cabling, security, audio visual, and communications systems.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the protection of people, data, and property.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools required in our industry including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Systems/Software – Intermediate knowledge and skills in use of Excel, Word, and Adobe is required. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Project, CRM, AutoCad, Visio and One Note is a plus.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• College or Technical School a plus
• Minimum 5 years industry/field experience required