Design Technician

Title: CAD Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX

Hire Type: Contract-to-hire

Compensation: up to $29/hr

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Must have Skill Set: Utility Design experience

Overview:

Candidates must be based in/near San Antonio and possess direct experience working with CPS Energy. The hiring manager strongly prefers individuals with CPS Energy credentials, as the training process can be extensive - typically lasting 3-6 months.

Job Duties:

• Performing a variety of design tasks for associated electric utility design projects. This may include drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation; design/construction cost estimating & permit package development.
• Managing multiple projects in order to assure timely, successful completion for projects resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and company/departmental goal achievements.
• Travel to utility and customer locations to perform site visits including pole inspections, pole load calculations, assessment of equipment performance, and identification of potential issues while making recommendations for improvement
• Maintain accurate records of activities, to include service calls, repairs, pole inspections, audits, and maintenance performed
• Perform regular assessment of equipment to ensure proper functionality and prevent issues, including diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, and/or repairing or replacing defective parts
  
  

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience using GIS systems and ArcFM.
• Established professional computer skills; aptitude for quickly learning new software and other tools.
• Experience or eagerness to gain experience with Electric Distribution or other Utility Design projects.
• Willingness to travel locally as needed.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.