Electrical CAD Technician

Location: Albuquerque NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $25.00$27.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Electrical CAD Technician will assist technical teams of detailers designers and engineers to create world-class detail on a variety of projects. This position will assist in developing computer-aided drafting design solutions. All openings are doer positions looking for hands-on contributors rather than managers. The role will support utility system reliability projects with project work including both residential and commercial electrical distribution design.

• Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
• Assist with preparing and revising 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.
• May assist with RFIs (Requests for Information) and provide input on project schedules.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Must have AutoCAD experience.
• 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.

• CAD background with some experience in GIS preferred.
• Specialized CAD certification preferred.
• Utility mapping/GIS background.
• Experience with electrical drafting and distribution utility projects.

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Coursework in drafting technology required.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.

• Position is 100% onsite; no hybrid or remote work.
• Candidate must be located in or willing to work from the Albuquerque NM or Phoenix AZ office.

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city and critical infrastructure since 1898 serving sectors including energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare. Operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally the firm employs more than 14500 employee-owners who generate over $7.4 billion in annual revenue and every full-time employee holds an ownership stake through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Teams here include civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers and program management professionals who engage with complex consequential and often one-of-a-kind projects.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Industry: Engineering