CAD Technician

OVERVIEW:
Palmetto Engineering and Consulting, an electrical engineering and telecommunications engineering consulting firm, is seeking an entry-level/experienced CAD Technician for a full-time position at our growing company. Among our many areas of engineering expertise, we specialize in fiber optic networks, fiber to cell site developments, PON, CLEC, GIS/Mapping and procuring right-of-way encroachment permits from different jurisdictions and local agencies for our clients. The successful candidate will be working closely together with a team of enthusiastic and self-driven individuals with the opportunity of making a career in the telecommunications field.

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JOB SITE LOCATION: *Greenville, SC /hybrid work from home 3 days offsite 2 days in the office after training period has ended.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: *

• Associate’s degree in AutoCAD or associated field OR at least one year of experience OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Capable of following instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Proven competency in verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player
• Demonstrated computer drafting skills utilizing AutoCAD/AutoCAD Map 3D v 2019-2022 and other associated programs as directed
• Knowledgeable of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Map 3D and other technical computer aided design platforms
• Proven ability to deliver highly accurate and clearly understood plans and scaled drawings
• Organized and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with All aspects of AutoCAD/AutoCAD Map 3D, including but not limited to:

• Paper Space
• Page Setup Manager
• Printing/Plotting
• Model space
• Tool Palettes
• Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS
• Layer Manager
• Dimensioning (specifically aligned dimensions)
• Creating and utilizing attributes and dynamic attributes
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access)

Qualifications beneficial, but not required:

• Knowledge in ArcGIS is a plus
• Experience in Microstation is a plus
• Knowledge in the telecommunications industry
• Knowledge in Esri GIS platform an asset

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

• Optimize “best practices” for CAD design
• Create and prepare detailed working plans and/or scale drawings for projects from engineering field notes
• Produce drawings in accordance with company CAD standards and specific project and client requirements
• Effectively communicate with CAD manager, other CAD team members and engineers
• Revise plans per redlines or review comments and communicate with engineering and or project manager if needed
• Open to learning and embracing new technologies in the CAD/GIS spectrum to complete tasks related to job or assignment

HOURS: M-F primarily 8:00 AM to 5 PM

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COMPENSATION PACKAGE: *Salary is dependent upon education, experience and credentials; Benefits package includes employer paid Employee Health, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plan and a 401K Plan.

Job Type: Full-time