CAD Designer

Signature Automation

  • Dallas, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
DescriptionAt Signature Automation, we support critical infrastructure to protect public health, safety, and basic needs while preserving the natural environment. As a professional engineering services firm, it is our responsibility to provide high-quality consulting services while being responsible stewards of public funds.Established in 2012, Signature Automation has experienced continuous growth in our relatively short history. We now have offices in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston, Texas, and our service capabilities include all aspects of electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering design; industrial control system programming; and IT infrastructure design, networking, and consulting services. Our work primarily serves municipal water/wastewater utilities, state and local jails, detention/corrections facilities, as well as private clients.We are currently seeking an experienced CAD Designer to join our team in our Dallas office.The CAD Designer will be responsible for preparing electrical and instrumentation-related drawings, as well as general arrangement drawings related to customer quotations and submittals. These drawings will typically include area classification plans, control system architectures, detail drawings, duct bank site plans, electrical schematics, general grounding details, instrument installation detail sheets, interconnect diagrams, lighting & receptacle plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, 3D modeling, and piping & instrumentation drawings (P&ID).Essential Functions
  • Collaborate with the Engineering team to design and create the required electrical and instrumentation-related drawings.
  • Communicate with the Engineering team about any potential issues with a design based on drawing layout and work towards resolution.
  • Learn, understand, and implement the firm’s drawing standards, numbering systems, and nomenclature.
  • Maintain project drawing files, and associated records and documentation in an orderly condition.
  • Perform other system configurations/calculations in accordance with project specifications and other project documentation as directed by project engineering.
  • Receive project assignments from project engineering and design staff.
  • Utilize the existing CAD library of parts and/or create the necessary parts library needed for the creation of the required drawings.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of Electrical experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related AutoCAD experience.
  • Developed base XREF files, and plan sets.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments in parallel, shifting priorities as needed.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with 3D drafting design is preferred.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio is a plus.
  • Experience with Revit 3D models and electrical systems design is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with design documents: piping & instrumentation drawings (P&ID), area classification, grounding, conduit, duct bank, lighting & receptacle plans, control system architectures, one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, data sheets, panel schedules, grounding & instrument installation details, I/O wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams and loop drawings.
  • Conduct field investigations and inspections as needed.
  • Experience in water/wastewater is preferred.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
*Signature Automation offers our employees the flexibility of working from home one day per week (Friday only). This is subject to change at the company's discretion.**Failure to answer the questions listed for this job listing will eliminate you from further consideration for this position.Alternatively, you can apply to this job using your profile from Indeed by clicking the button below:

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