GAI Consultants, Inc. · 2 months ago
Assistant Distribution CAD Operator 1
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant CAD Operator 1, also known as a Distribution Designer/Drafter. The role involves providing technical support for distribution engineering, designing and permitting distribution lines, and performing field inspections and surveys.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to distribution engineering and field personnel for the upgrading and maintenance of the distribution system
With minimal supervision, design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits
Meets with external customers concerning service requirements and design options
Perform survey and layout work in the field
Interpret property line boundary, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking and collection of geospatial points
Initiate designs for new construction, conversion or improvement of both overhead and underground distribution facilities
Inspect work performed by associated crews to ensure construction meets design requirements, association specifications and NESC/NEC requirements
May also entail field inspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support
Provide scheduled or requested status updates to supervisors, customers or other relevant parties
Follow local utility and construction standards
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in electrical technology or engineering technology (or similar discipline) or six months' work experience that directly relates to the responsibilities above (helper or intern experience acceptable) required
Basic AutoCAD knowledge
Construction Knowledge
1+ years of experience in Distribution utility work
Must demonstrate the ability to understand codes and practices related to the position along with general construction knowledge
Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, field workers and management)
Ability to retain and apply on-the-job training
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficient with MS Office software
Must be detail-oriented and maintain professionalism
Strong organizational skills are a must
Ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or related drafting software
Able to identify inconsistencies in drawings and communicate these issues of concern to his or her supervisor
Able to take and follow verbal instruction
Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School
Possess basic oral and written communication skills
Interacts effectively with other staff
Learns to master and accurately follow instructions from others
Driver's License
Benefits
Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that provides customized solutions and local expertise to clients in the power, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Comvest Partners
2022-10-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary DeJidas
President / CEO
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