Junior CAD/Engineering Technician (utilities)

Insight Global is looking for a Junior/Entry Level CAD/Engineering Technician to sit in Maitland, FL (north Orlando area) with any interest in learning the electrical power distribution & utilities engineering industry. Prior CAD/engineering related experience is desired but not required, as training is provided! This a 4 month contract-to-hire, meaning you will be converted full time (which includes PTO, Holiday Pay, etc.) after 4 months!

This is an entry level position of the Engineering Technologist staff. The purpose of this position is to apply technical skills to accurately evaluate options and design safe, cost effective and reliable design of facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of client/customer design and workflow processes/procedures, data entry and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise.

• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work.
• Develop skills to safely make job-site visits and interact with construction personnel.
• Develop and demonstrate ability to use the various design software and work management tools utilized by the company and client(s).
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Develop skills to accurately evaluate loading on distribution equipment such as transformers & fusing.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land.
• Regularly communicate job status to assure client expectations and deliverable dates are met
• Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and client’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally.
• Maintain files and records in an organized manner.
• Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work 40 hours a week, typical daytime hours in Maitland, FL - NOT PART TIME OR HYBIRD/REMOTE
• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation (own vehicle preferred)
• 1 years of professional, intern, or education experience relating to CAD drafting, engineering, utilities, or power distribution, or GIS/CAD work is desired
• Comfortable with performing both in office tasks, as well as field/surveying work out in the field
• Strong computer literacy
• Having an interest in learning about the power distribution & utilities design engineering industry utility terminology (transformers, kilowatts, voltages, transmission, etc.) - will be trained on industry specific terminology!