CAD Technician

Description

The Burns & McDonnell office in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Electrical CAD Technician to support technical teams of detailers, designers, and engineers in creating top-tier details for diverse projects. The role involves aiding in the development of computer-aided drafting and design solutions - Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts. - Assist with preparing and revising permit & plot drawings. - Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures. - Responsible for adhering to the drafting practices of selected discipline. - Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects. - Assist with tasks utilizing standard drafting detail programs. - Assist in continuous drafting detail improvement efforts. - Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design problems. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Autocad, Civil 3d, utilities, distribution design, power lines, plot drawings

Top Skills Details

Autocad,Civil 3d,utilities,distribution design,power lines,plot drawings

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Requirements:- Associates Degree - Course work in drafting technology Required or specialized CAD certification Required. - Having AutoCAD and/or Micro-Station experience is a plus. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong problem solving and analytical skills. - Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. - Demonstrated leadership skills. - Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.