[Hiring] Assistant CAD Operator 3 @GAI Consultants, Inc.

Role Description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant Substation CAD Operator 3 to support Substation projects. This position requires working with engineering and other technical subject matter experts in all aspects of electrical substation and protections & controls design services. The successful candidate will perform CAD work of red-lined engineering markups for various substations and/or protection and control engineering projects as well as project support working under engineering supervision.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work at a GAI office, hybrid or fully remote.

Job Duties:

• Opening, revising, plotting, and saving of drawing CAD files.
• Assist in compiling, collating, assembling, and verifying completeness of drawing and project document packages.
• Knowledge of plot profiles and user profiles in CAD package.
• Assist CAD technicians and CAD operators in the development of their skills as required.
• Ability to learn multiple software platforms including, but not limited to, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Attend project-specific meetings as required.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments.
• Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required.
• Learning and helping to find ways to improve GAI Engineering CAD Standards.
• Effective communication with the project team.
• Ability to learn AutoCAD Electrical smart functions and relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of Experience
• Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Clear understanding of geospatial relationships.
• Perform general review of project work.
• Advanced knowledge of aspects of corporate and group standards.
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Provides minimal oversight and begins to provide mentoring to lower-level CAD Operators.
• Given general instructions and performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess very good oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts effectively with other staff.
• Able to coach and mentor lower-level CAD staff as required to facilitate projects.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
• Market-based, competitive compensation
• Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Meaningful Work–Life Balance
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications