Remote/Hybrid CAD Operator III, Electrical

CAD OPERATOR III, ELECTRICAL SUMMARY

Utilizing computer aided design (CAD) systems, CAD Operator III, Electrical will transform initial rough product designs and or sketches provided by others into system, equipment, or installation drawings. Will have competent understanding of a CAD system in compliance with the company’s production and design standards; prepares advanced drafting assignments; provides support to Designers, Engineers, Project Managers, and other CAD Operators; operates peripheral equipment such as printers, copiers, plotters and other drawing reproduction equipment

This is a non-exempt position. This position receives assignments from the Design Department Coordinator and reports administratively to the Vice President of Engineering.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor Degree in an associated area or, Associates Degree in computer-aided drafting or, equivalent experience
· Six years or more of CAD electrical experience
· Able to complete work assignments on time consistently with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and overall attention to detail
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Requires a thorough understanding of electrical distribution equipment
· Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures related to computer aided design within the electrical design field
· Proficient in reading, understanding, and producing electrical layouts and diagrams
· Ability to review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established CAD standards
· Complete understanding of various types of electrical drawings such as P&ID’s, single line diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and power plans
· Participate in an assortment of departmental cross-training instruction

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Revises/changes drawings, traces and/or copies of existing drawings
Creates engineering drawings, designs, and layouts from rough sketches, engineering notes, equipment drawings and verbal instruction
· Creates complicated electrical installation designs and layouts
· Generates new and as-built documentation
· Corrects and updates design documents i.e. electrical layouts, control diagrams, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, schematics and panel schedules etc
. · Assembles construction drawing packages (i.e. photocopying, binding)
· Understands and follows company drawing standards and procedures for sheet layouts
· Maintains project-drawing files, drawing library and associated records and documentation
· Consults with project managers engineers, designers, and other CAD operators as part of the design team · Relies on instructions and pre-established CAD guidelines to perform tasks
· Converts limited verbal and written directions into a finished product or document
· Works on several concurrent projects
· Assists in maintaining schedules
· Familiar with safety equipment, uses it as required, comply with company safety policies, demonstrate awareness and concern for safety of self and co-workers at all times
· Answerable for assigned responsibilities
· Develop and maintain professional, cooperative, positive relationships with colleagues
· Set high expectations of performance for self, strives for accuracy, attention to details, completes tasks per schedule, pro-active sense of commitment and enthusiasm
· Take proactive actions to respond promptly in appropriate capacity necessary to meet project demands
· Communicate timely, clearly, and to the point; respectful of other person’s opinion and exhibits excellent listening skills and comprehension
· To be professional, tactful, responsive, strong client relationship and sensitive to client’s needs
· Identify and clarify the problem, gather and assess causes and solutions, derive well-reasoned conclusions, test against relevant criteria and standards, chooses the best alternative
· To be organized, tidy, on time, quiet, non-intrusive, productive and maintains composure and professionalism under stress
· Treats people with respect and honesty, and keeps commitments
· Seek and acquire maximum self-improvement
· Comply with Morrow Engineering, Inc. policies
Comply with Morrow Engineering, Inc. procedures
· Work within a flexible schedule to respond to project assignments and to achieve project goals
· Develop skills to organize and conduct effective, productive, and results orientated meetings
· Participate in an assortment of departmental cross-training instruction
· Works on several concurrent projects
· Assists in maintaining schedules
· Willing to travel as required to meet project requirements
· Effective with subordinates, good communicating interacting and responding appropriately, using patience and tack, providing planning and clear instruction, courteous, gives credit where due, provides regular ongoing feedback and promotes teamwork.

Prefer for the candidate to reside either in Wichita, KS or Colorado Springs, CO. If near the office, will work a hybrid schedule. If not located near the office, will work remotely.

The above position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee assigned to this position classification. This description may be changed at the discretion of the employer and/or that the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed above.

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