What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level CAD Technician position at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.?
Overview
Our Entry Level Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician role, in our Pittsburgh, PA office, provides you the opportunity to design state-of-the-art manufacturing, oil & gas, water treatment and power facilities. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion to gain professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. You are part of a team working on projects that make our clients successful today, while helping them develop and capitalize on emerging technologies. Candidates must have knowledge of computer aided drafting software. You will be using Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
Qualifications
- Coordinate with lead engineer or designer to develop 3D and 2D design drawings for the mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines
- Coordinate with lead engineer or designer to develop 2D general arrangement drawings for industrial facilities
- Evaluate and resolve problems by reviewing multiple sources of information and coordinating design criteria with other designers and engineers
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- Technical associate degree or high school diploma and equivalent experience on heavy industrial and manufacturing type projects
- Knowledge of computer aided drafting software
- Ability to work with engineers and senior designers to develop mechanical, electrical, and structural designs in 3D and 2D
- Familiar with using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform field/site visits
- Ability to travel (estimated travel time is 10%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in the use of REVIT, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of other 3D design software such as Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, etc.
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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