Assistant Distribution CAD Operator 1

GAI Consultants • Philadelphia, PA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant CAD Operator 1, also known as a Distribution Designer/Drafter. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible Hybrid workplace place/Telework Policy and will report to the Collegeville, PA office three times a week. The ideal candidate has good analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, computer-aided drafting (CAD) experience, and excellent communication skills. This position will need the candidate to live and travel in Eastern Pennsylvania: So, East of York, PA, as far north as Allentown, PA and as far south as Philadelphia, PA. Essential Job Duties: 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• We provide a “Client First” approach to all interactions.
• 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
• Basic 2-D line work and text edits.
• Plot and create PDF drawings.
• Perform red-line edits.
• Follows basic QA/QC procedures.
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope
• Possess basic oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts effectively with other staff.
• Learns to master and accurately follow instructions from others

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees