CAD Engineering

Dashiell CAD TechnicianDashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies.Primary FunctionThe CAD Technician performs drafting duties using basic drafting skills and techniques for medium/high voltage substation or transmission line drawings. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to develop the employee's understanding of drafting techniques, corporate/client standards, and procedures. CAD Technicians will be dedicated to Electrical, Transmission, or Civil/Structural disciplines as needed or that best fits an employee's skillset. The position is based in our Austin, Texas office located at 11501 Burnet Rd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78758 and will report to Dashiell's Design Supervisor. Successful candidates may be placed in a CAD Technician I, II, or III depending on skill and experience level.Create and revise CADD drawings per engineering markupsPerform engineering support tasks under direct supervisionLearn and apply the corporate/client standard of drafting and engineering practicesLearn and properly use document management systemsTake personal responsibility for the quality of his/her workBring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible partyPerform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.Improve project quality through precise, consistent drafting practices.Contribute to on-time delivery of engineering submittals and construction drawing sets to clientsMinimum Qualifications / ExperienceAssociate's degree in drafting and design or comparable field is required, two years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of this educational requirement.Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is requiredExperience utilizing MicroStation, Inventor, Revit, or 3D CADD is preferredBasic drafting including drawing scales, layouts (Paperspace / Modelspace), and accurately reproducing engineering markupsExperience using CADD, word processing, spreadsheet, and email softwareAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to communicate effectively, both written and verbalAbility to accept direction/corrections when provided with constructive feedbackPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.Occasional travel to other offices or locations.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.