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CAD Operator

IES Communications
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
This is a remote opportunity; you must have 5 years of drafting experience.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The AutoCAD Operator supports the operations department with assigned AutoCAD projects.

General Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Document customer cabling and other information (as-builts) utilizing cable test management and other software
  • Oversee and track drawing and close-out progress for multiple projects
  • Be the technical and design first point-of-contact for the CAD team.
  • Review drawings and CAD files for quality assurance/quality control in accordance with CAD/BIM Standards and project-specific requirements.
  • Meet with clients (existing and potential), contractors, and project staff.
  • Track, organize and complete the customer job documentation package (test records, as-built drawings, etc.).
  • Produce CAD drawings, based on existing or proposed designs, communicated through sketches, written, and verbal communication
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.


Min

USD $32.00/Yr.

Max

USD $38.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
  • Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
  • Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
  • Must possess proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
  • Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
  • Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
  • Must possess the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
  • Regular attendance is mandatory.


Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

  • Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associates Degree Required.
  • Must have at least one (1) year of administrative experience preferably, in the telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
  • Must possess one (1) year of experience or equivalent education/training that demonstrates the usage of computer-aided design software, such as AutoCAD, Aperture, or Visio.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Email.
  • Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
  • Must have the mental capacity to understand and apply job-related concepts, technologies, instructions, procedures, computer, and software operations, input data and create/annotate drawings with a very high degree of accuracy on a consistent basis with high throughput and minimum supervision.


Objectives And Goals To Measure Performance

  • Follow current CAD Standards and project specific requirements.
  • Timely and accurately exhibits and shop drawings accordingly to the project schedule.
  • Customer/Client satisfaction
  • Positive Attitude


Career Path

  • CAD Lead
  • BIM Manager


License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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